You Have Been Given the Following Information for Nicole's Neckties

question 10

Multiple Choice

You have been given the following information for Nicole's Neckties Corp.: Net sales = $2,500,000; Cost of goods sold = $1,300,000; Addition to retained earnings = $30,000; Dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders = $300,000; Interest expense = $50,000. The firm's tax rate is 40 percent. What is the depreciation expense for Nicole's Neckties Corp.?

• A) $550,000
• B) $600,000
• C) $650,000
• D) $820,000

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