Mr Bobson Owns a Hardware Store

question 51

Multiple Choice

Mr. Bobson owns a hardware store. The gross sales for the first quarter of the year were $92,000. There was $1,930 in returned merchandise and $2,300 in sales discounts. His beginning merchandise inventory was $54,000 and his ending inventory was $40,000. He purchased $17,000 of additional merchandise for sale during the quarter, returned $1,750 worth of merchandise damaged during shipment, and received $3,800 in purchase discounts. Mr. Bobson's operating expenses include the following: delivery expense, $263; depreciation expense for equipment, $750; payroll taxes expense, $585; salary expense, $11,700; supplies, $395; and utilities expense, $420.
What are the total operating expenses for Bobson's Hardware?

• A) $8,563
• B) $14,113
• C) $18,343
• D) $19,663