Question

Shmenson Company uses the periodic inventory system. Sales for 2020 were $470,000 while operating expenses were $175,000. Beginning and ending inventories for 2020 were $70,000 and $60,000, respectively. Net purchases were $180,000 while freight in was $15,000. The net income or loss for 2020 was:

Answer 1

Answer:

The net income  for 2020 was $90,000

Explanation:

Shmenson Company

Income Statement for the year ended 2020

Sales                                                                             $470,000

Less Cost of Sales

Beginning Inventories                           $70,000

Add Net purchases                              $180,000

Add Freight In                                         $15,000

Less Ending Inventories                      ($60,000)     ($205,000)

Gross Profit                                                                  $265,000

Less Expenses

Operating expenses                                                   ($175,000)

Net Income                                                                    $90,000

Conclusion

Thus, the net income  for 2020 was $90,000.