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An income statement shows revenue of $420,000, cost of goods sold of $310,000, and operating expenses of $72,000. What is net income?

Correct Answer

A) $38,000.

Net income is revenue minus cost of goods sold and operating expenses: $420,000 - $310,000 - $72,000 = $38,000.

Answer Options
A
$38,000.
B
$110,000.
C
$348,000.
D
$802,000.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Net income is revenue minus cost of goods sold and operating expenses: $420,000 - $310,000 - $72,000 = $38,000.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option B: $110,000.

$110,000. is above the supported result for income statement; it likely adds an unsupported amount or compares the wrong financial base.

Option C: $348,000.

$348,000. is above the supported result for income statement; it likely adds an unsupported amount or compares the wrong financial base.

Option D: $802,000.

$802,000. is above the supported result for income statement; it likely adds an unsupported amount or compares the wrong financial base.

Memory Technique

Reviewing Contractor'S money test: bucket before math for income statement.

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Income statement from CSLB Law and Business Study Guide; CSLB 2026 Law Book / CSLB Law and Business Study Guide Business Finances; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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