A Computer Company Has $4000000 in Research and Development Costs

question 179

Multiple Choice

A computer company has $4000000 in research and development costs.Before accounting for these costs the net income of the company is $4800000.What is the amount of net income or loss before taxes after these research and development costs are accounted for?

• A)$800000 net loss.
• B)$4000000 net income.
• C)$800000 net income.
• D)Cannot be determined from the information provided.

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Definitions:

Average Price

Average price is a calculation that sums up the cost of multiple items or services and divides by the number of units to find the mean cost.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead.

Markdown

A reduction in the selling price of goods, often used as a strategy to clear inventory or stimulate sales.

Net Margin

A profitability metric calculated as net income divided by revenue, expressed as a percentage, indicating the percentage of revenue that translates into profit.