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The comparative financial statements of B. Darin include the following data: 201

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Question

The comparative financial statements of B. Darin include the following data:

                                                                                     2014                 2013

Income statement:

Total sales revenue                                                  $ 130,000          $ 100,000

Cost of goods sold                                                        55,000               47,000

Operating expenses                                                      39,000               32,000

Interest expense                                                              3,500                 3,500

Income tax expense                                                         5,000                4,000

Net income                                                                   27,500               13,500

Balance sheet:

Current assets                                                          $115,000             $ 95,000

Plant, property and equipment, net                               98,000                105,000

Current liabilities                                                           45,000                 38,000

Long-term liabilities                                                      43,000                 43,000

Stockholders’ equity                                                   125,000               119,000

Total liabilities & stockholders’ equity                         213,000               200,000

Use the information above to answer the following question. The gross profit percentage for 2014 is closest to:

42%

13.5%

57.7%

21.15%

a.

42%

b.

13.5%

c.

57.7%

d.

21.15%

Explanation / Answer

Gross profit = Total sales revenue - Cost of goods sold

= $130,000 - $55,000

= $75,000

Gross profit percentage = (Gross profit / Total sales revenue)*100

= ($75,000 / $130,000) *100

= 57.7% (Rounded off)

Hence, the correct answer is option c. 57.7%