Answer:
(a) Multiple-step income statement.
Sales revenue $388,710
Less Sales returns and allowances ($12,620)
Net Sales $376,090
Less Cost of Goods Sold ($215,090)
Gross Profit $161,000
Less Operating Expenses :
<em>Selling and Distribution Expenses :</em>
Freight-out $6,220
Sales discounts $7,240 ($13,460)
<em>Administration Expenses :</em>
Rent expense $31,270
Salaries and wages expense $56,180 ($87,450)
Operating Income / (Loss) $60,090
Explanation:
A multiple-step income statement, shows separately Income derived from Primary Activities of the Company (Operating Income) and the Income that includes Secondary Activities of the Company (Net Income).
Operating Expenses are further categorized under <em>Selling and Distribution Expenses </em>and<em> Administration Expenses.</em>