The adjusted trial balance of Norton Company contained the following information. Assume the tax rate is 25%:

Debit Credit
Sales revenue $390,000
Sales returns and allowances $10,000
Sales discounts 5,000
Cost of goods sold 200,000
Operating expenses 110,000
Interest revenue 8,000
Interest expense 3,000


Required:
Compute income from operations.

a. $175,000
b. $65,000
c. $50,000
d. $70,000

Answer:

b. $65,000

Explanation:

Particulars                                            Amount

Revenues

Service Revenue                                   $390,000  

Less: Sales Return and allowance       $10,000

Less: Sales Discount                             $5,000  

Net Sales Revenue                                $375,000

Less: Cost of Goods Sold                      $200,000

Gross Profit                                             $175,000

Less: Operating Expenses                     $110,000

Operating Income                                  $65,000

Thus, income from operation is $65,000

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