Question

Marigold Inc. disposes of an unprofitable segment of its business. The operation of the segment suffered a $192000 loss in the year of disposal. The loss on disposal of the segment was $99000. If the tax rate is 30%, and income before income taxes was $1630000.
a. the income tax expense on the income before discontinued operations is $378300.
b. the income from continuing operations is $1141000.
c. net income is $1339000.
d. the losses from discontinued operations are reported net of income taxes at $291000.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is b. The income from continuing operations is $1141000.

Explanation:

Based on the information given we were told that the tax rate is 30% while the income before income taxes was $1,630,000 which means that the The income from continuing operations is $1141000 calculated as:

Income from continuing operations=[$1,630,000-(30%*$1,630,000)]

Income from continuing operations=$1,630,000-$489,000

Income from continuing operations=$1,141,000