Answer: a. Jan. 1 Inventory 1,500 Cash 1,500
Explanation:
To record the above transaction under a perpetual inventory system you do the following,
DR Inventory $1,500
CR Cash $1,500
(To record cash purchase of Inventory)
Inventory is rising so it is debited which is what you do when an asset risese. Cash (another asset) reduced so it is credited as is done to an asset as it reduces.
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