On a Multiple-Step Income Statement, Operating Income Results from Subtracting

question 4

Multiple Choice

On a multiple-step income statement, operating income results from subtracting total operating expenses from which of the following amounts?

• A)gross margin
• B)cost of goods sold
• C)income before taxes
• D)net sales

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