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QuizMultiple Choice

Business Income Statements

Question 8 • TX-Money Matters A

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between net income and gross profit?

Answer
A
Gross profit considers operating expenses while net income does not.
B
Net income considers operating expenses while gross profit does not.
C
Gross profit deducts taxes while net income does not.
D
Net income deducts taxes while gross profit does not.

Explanation

Gross profit is sales revenue minus the cost of goods sold; it does not subtract operating expenses. Net income is calculated after subtracting operating expenses and other expenses, including taxes, from revenue. Therefore, the best description is “Net income considers operating expenses while gross profit does not.”

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