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Question 7 • FowU - Financial Math - B

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

Answer
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)

Explanation

Gross profit is calculated by subtracting the cost of goods sold from net sales. In other words, gross profit = net sales − cost of goods sold, which matches “gross profit = (net sales) - (cost of goods sold).”

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