TNR Corporation Is Preparing Its Budgeted Income Statement for the Month

question 7

Multiple Choice

TNR Corporation is preparing its budgeted income statement for the month of August. Budgeted sales are $18,000. Cost of goods sold is twice the amount of operating costs, and operating costs plus cost of goods sold equals 40% of net income. Return on sales (net income / sales) is anticipated to be 50%. TNR does not have any nonoperating items on its income statement.
TNR's budgeted gross margin is:

• A) $3,600
• B) $15,600
• C) $14,400
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Operating Department Y

A specific division within an organization that is focused on core operational tasks related to producing goods or services.

Step-Down Method

A cost-allocation method used in cost accounting to allocate costs of departments to products or services.

Administration Department

The division within an organization responsible for overseeing general operations and administrative tasks.

Facilities Department

A department within an organization responsible for the management and maintenance of buildings, grounds, and other physical infrastructures to support operational needs.