Use This Balance Sheet and Income Statement for the First

question 47

Multiple Choice

Use this balance sheet and income statement for the first year of operations for Layton Novelties,Inc.to answer the following question.Use ending balances whenever average balances are required for computing ratios. $\begin{array}{c} \text {Layton Novelties. Inc.}\\ \text {Income Statement}\\ \text {For the Year Ended December 31, 2010}\\\begin{array}{llr} \text { Net sales } &\$80,000\\ \text { Costs of goods sold } &32,000\\ \text { Gross margin } &\$48,000\\ \text { Operating expenses} &12,000\\ \text {Income before income taxes } &\$36,000\\ \text { Income taxes } &14,400\\ \text { Net income} &\$21,600\end{array}\end{array}$

The return on equity for Layton Novelties is

• A) 48 percent.
• B) 21.6 percent.
• C) 42 percent.
• D) 30 percent.

Comprehend the effects of inflation and deflation on the economy, including interest rates and purchasing power.

Understand the impact of inflation on savings and investments, especially in terms of taxation and real interest rates.

Evaluate the historical context and effects of U.S. monetary policy decisions.

Differentiate between anticipated and unanticipated inflation and their respective costs.

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Definitions:

Unit Investment Trust

An investment company that offers a fixed portfolio of securities in a one-time public offering, and is structured to provide a specific investment objective.

Net Asset Value

The total value of a fund's assets minus its liabilities, often used to calculate the price of a share in a mutual fund or an ETF.

Open Market

A market where goods, services, and financial instruments are traded freely, with prices determined by supply and demand.

Net Asset Value

The total value of a fund's assets minus its liabilities, often used in the context of mutual funds to determine each share's price.