Topaz Corporation Had the Following Income and Expenses During the Current

question 103

Multiple Choice

Topaz Corporation had the following income and expenses during the current year: $$\begin{array} { l | r | } \hline \text { Revenues } & \$ 80,000 \\\hline \text { Expenses } & 30,000 \\\hline \text { Gains on sale of capital assets } & 5,000 \\\hline \text { Losses on sale of capital assets } & ( 25,000 ) \\\hline\end{array}$$ What is Topaz's taxable income?

• A)$30,000
• B)$50,000
• C)$55,000
• D)$47,000

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Definitions:

Contribution Format

A profit reporting format that separates fixed and variable costs, highlighting the contribution margin.

Total Contribution Margin

The total earnings available after variable costs have been deducted from revenue, used to cover fixed costs and contribute to profit.

Units

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Sales Commissions

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