Cornell and Joe Are Equal Partners in Jones Company

question 36

Multiple Choice

Cornell and Joe are equal partners in Jones Company.For the current year,Jones reports the following items of income and expense:
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In addition to his Jones earnings,Joe has other net taxable income of $45,000.Included in the $45,000 is $10,000 in income from a passive activity.Joe's income is:

• A)$152,000
• B)$157,000
• C)$162,000
• D)$167,000
• E)$182,000

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Definitions:

Fixed Administration Costs

Ongoing expenses not directly tied to production or sales volume, such as salaries of executive staff and office rent.

Inpatient Days

The total number of days that patients spend admitted to a hospital or healthcare facility for treatment.

Net Profit

The actual profit after working expenses not included in the calculation of gross profit have been paid.

Operating Leverage Factor

A measure indicating how a company's fixed costs relate to its variable costs, impacting profitability as sales levels change.