Iris Souza Started the Summer with $30

question 152

Multiple Choice

Iris Souza started the summer with $30.She took $10 and made signs for her dog walking service.She posted the signs all over her neighborhood.She used the other $20 to buy a stout leash and a pooper-scooper.At the end of the summer, after buying herself a new pair of shoes for $50 (she had worn her other shoes out walking dogs) , she had $125 left.What was Souza's profit for her summer job?

• A)$30
• B)$80
• C)$125
• D)$175
• E)$205

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Definitions:

Consolidated Income Statement

A financial statement that summarizes the financial performance of a company and its subsidiaries.

Gross Profit

The difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold, indicating the efficiency of core operations.

Cost Method

An accounting technique where investments are recorded at their original purchase cost, without adjustment for market changes unless deemed permanently impaired.

Non-controlling Interest

The portion of equity in a subsidiary not owned by the parent company, showing the equity interest in a subsidiary held by minority shareholders.