The Following Data for the Current Year Ended June 30

question 192

Essay

The following data for the current year ended June 30 are from the accounting records of Zanadu Co.:​ $\begin{array}{lr}\text { Administrative expenses } & \$ 28,750 \\\text { Cost of merchandise sold } & 181,440 \\\text { Interest expense } & 3,600\\\text { Rent revenue } & 1,500 \\\text { Sales } & 534,440 \\\text { Selling expenses } & 65,000\end{array}$ Prepare a multiple-step income statement for the year ended June 30.​

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