Zach's Market recorded the following events involving a recent purchase of merchandise:
Received goods for $50,000, terms 2/10, n/30.
Returned $1,000 of the shipment for credit.
Paid $250 freight on the shipment.
Paid the invoice within the discount period.
As a result of these events, the company's merchandise inventory
a. Increased by $48,020.
b. Increased by $49,250.
c. Increased by $48,265.
d. Increased by $48,270.