Business Income Statements Answers

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8

Which of the following equations correctly describes how to calculate gross profit?

A
gross profit = (net sales) - (cost of goods sold)
B
gross profit = (cost of goods sold) - (net sales)
C
gross profit = (net income) - (operating expenses)
D
gross profit = (operating expenses) - (net income)
10

Last month, Korey’s Comics had a gross profit of $2,385 with a monthly revenue of $3,465. Korey expects similar sales this month, but he would like to build up his in-store browsing selection, and purchases an additional assortment of comic books that costs him $625. The new assortment of comics will not arrive until next month. How does this transaction affect Korey’s gross profit for this month?

A
This transaction will decrease Korey’s gross monthly profit by $625.
B
This transaction will increase Korey’s gross monthly profit by $625.
C
This transaction will decrease Korey’s gross monthly profit by $1,760.
D
This transaction will increase Korey’s gross monthly profit by $1,760.

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