In a Multi-Step Income Statement,which of the Following Items Is

question 225

Multiple Choice

In a multi-step income statement,which of the following items is excluded from the calculation of operating income?

• A) gross profit
• B) interest expense
• C) selling expense
• D) administrative expense

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Labor-Intensive Service Sector

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