Which One of the Following Is Shown on a Multiple-Step

question 125

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is shown on a multiple-step but not on a single-step income statement?

• A) Net sales
• B) Net income
• C) Gross profit
• D) Cost of goods sold

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Definitions:

Variable Expenses

Costs that vary in direct proportion to changes in a business activity's level, such as sales volume or production quantity.

Break-even Point

The point at which the amount of products sold or produced matches the total costs, leading to neither a profit nor a loss.

Margin of Safety

The difference between actual or expected sales and the breakeven sales, indicating the amount by which sales can drop before the business incurs a loss.

Percentage of Sales

A financial metric or method that relates various income statement accounts as a percentage of sales, often used for analysis or forecasting.