Which of the Following Expressions Is Incorrect

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following expressions is incorrect?

• A) Gross profit - Operating expenses = Net income
• B) Sales revenue - cost of goods sold - Operating expenses = Net income
• C) Net income + Operating expenses = Gross profit
• D) Operating expenses - Cost of goods sold = Gross profit

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Definitions:

Algebraic Expression

An expression that contains numbers, variables, and operations, constructed according to algebraic principles.

Verbal Phrase

A phrase that expresses an action or a state of being, often used in math to translate words into algebraic expressions.

Algebraic Expression

A mathematical phrase that can contain ordinary numbers, variables, and operators, but does not have an equals sign.

Difference

The result of subtracting one number from another.