Which of the Following Is Not Subtracted in Arriving at Operating

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not subtracted in arriving at operating income?

• A) Interest expense
• B) Cost of goods sold
• C) Depreciation
• D) Selling and administrative expense

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Definitions:

Mycorrhizal

Referring to a symbiotic association between the roots of plants and fungi, in which the fungus enhances the plant's nutrient absorption in exchange for carbohydrates.

Ants

Small, social insects belonging to the family Formicidae, known for their complex societies and behaviors.

Density-Dependent Factor

Biotic factor, such as disease or competition, that affects population size in a direct relationship to the population’s density.

Density-Independent Factor

Abiotic factor, such as fire or flood, that affects population size independent of the population’s density.