Question

Candle in the Wind is a store for people who enjoy and collect candles to decorate their homes. Last year, its net sales totaled $125,000 with $13,700 in taxes. The cost value of the candles it sold was $42,300. The expenses that the operation has are salaries to the owner and one part-time assistant for $52,000, administrative expenses of $400, and utilities at $900. Calculate the net profit after tax for Candle in the Wind.

Answer 1

Answer:

$15,700

Explanation:

The computation of the net profit after taxes is shown below:

Sales revenue                                    $125,000

Less: Cost of goods sold -                -$42,300

Gross profit                                         $82,700

Less: Operating expenses

One time part assistant       $52,000  

Administrative expenses     $400

Utilities expenses                 $900

Total operating expenses                 -$53,300

Net Profit before tax                          $29,400

Less: income tax expense                -$13,700

Net profit after tax                             $15,700