Question

In 2019, Whispering Winds Corp. had net sales of $973,000 and cost of goods sold of $570,900. Operating expenses were $220,300, and interest expense was $14,600. Whispering Winds prepares a multiple-step income statement. Compute Whispering Winds gross profit.

Answer 1

Answer:

Whispering Winds Gross profit is $402,100

Explanation:

Multi step income statement differentiate the the operating revenue and expenses from non operating revenue and expenses. It shows the gross profit, operating profit and net profit separately.

     Whispering Winds Corp.

 Income statement for the year 2019

Net sales                               $973,000

Less: Cost of goods sold     $570,900

Gross Profit                                            $402,100

Less:Operating expenses                     $220,300

Operating Profit                                     $181,800

Less: Interest expense                          $14,600  

Profit before Tax                                    $167,200