A Company Reports the Following Amounts at the End of the Year

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Short Answer

A company reports the following amounts at the end of the year: Total sales = $400,000; cash = $35,000; sales discounts = $10,000; accounts receivable = $20,000; sales returns = $15,000; operating expenses = $70,000; sales allowances = $25,000.Compute net sales.

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Definitions:

Promotional Activities

Promotional activities are marketing efforts designed to inform, persuade or remind target audiences about a product, service, or brand.

Decrease Retailer Prices

A reduction in the amount charged by retailers for goods or services, potentially to attract more customers or clear inventory.

Vertical Contracts

Agreements between firms at different levels in the supply chain, such as a manufacturer and a retailer.

Benefits

Advantages or payments provided typically by employers or government programs to support well-being, such as health insurance or pension.