During the past year, the company's financial results reflected the following: Selling, general, and administrative expenses of 200,000 Net sales of 1,200,000 Interest expense of 100,000 Research & development expense of 50,000 Cost of goods sold of 800,000 Income tax expense of 17,500 Calculate operating income $ for the year.

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Derick Watkins

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28 April, 13:41

During the past year, the company's financial results reflected the following: Selling, general, and administrative expenses of 200,000 Net sales of 1,200,000 Interest expense of 100,000 Research & development expense of 50,000 Cost of goods sold of 800,000 Income tax expense of 17,500 Calculate operating income $ for the year.

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Melissa Levy · Answer 1

Operating Income $ 200,000

Explanation:

The Company's Income STatement

Net sales $ 1,200,000

Cost of goods sold of 800,000

Gross Profit $ 400,000

Selling, general, and administrative expenses of 200,000

Operating Income $ 200,000

Research & development expense of 50,000

Income before Income Tax $ 150,000

Income tax expense 17,500

Net Income $ 132,500

The operating income does not include other expenses such as Research & development expenses and income tax.