Explain the Differences Between How a Principal and Agent Would

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Essay

Explain the differences between how a principal and agent would show a sale of a product that has gross revenues of $1,000, cost of goods sold of $750, and a commission paid by the principle of 10% of gross sales on their respective income statements.

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Definitions:

Disposable Income

The net income available to individuals or households after taxes have been deducted, available for spending, saving, or investing.

Consumption

The act of using goods and services by households, contributing to the overall demand in an economy.

Consumption Function

An economic formula that represents the relationship between total consumption and gross national income.

Disposable Income

The financial resources families have for expenditures and savings after income taxes are removed.