The Oglethorpe Corporation Reported a Beginning Balance of $12,400 in Its

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Multiple Choice

The Oglethorpe Corporation reported a beginning balance of $12,400 in its Prepaid Insurance account for 2016.During the year,Oglethorpe paid a total of $42,000 to purchase insurance,and the Prepaid Insurance account had an ending balance of $13,100.What was the amount of insurance expense that Oglethorpe reported for 2016?

• A)$42,000
• B)$42,300
• C)$42,700
• D)$41,300

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Net Profit Margin Percentage

A financial metric expressing the percentage of revenue remaining after all operating expenses, interest, taxes, and preferred stock dividends have been deducted from a company's total revenue.

Gross Margin

The difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold, indicating the profitability of a company's core activity.

Net Operating Income

The profit generated from a company's operational activities, excluding taxes and interest.

Return on Total Assets

Return on Total Assets (ROTA) is a financial ratio that measures a company's profitability relative to its total assets.