LeGrand Corporation Reported the Following Amounts in Its Income Statement

question 9

Multiple Choice

LeGrand Corporation reported the following amounts in its income statement: $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Sales revenue } & \$ 440,000 \\\text { Advertising expense } & 60,000 \\\text { Interest expense } & 10,000 \\\text { Salaries expense } & 55,000 \\\text { Utilities expense } & 25,000 \\\text { Income tax expense } & 45,000 \\\text { Cost of goods sold } & 180,000\end{array}$$ What was LeGrand's operating income?

• A) $120,000.
• B) $260,000.
• C) $110,000.
• D) $65,000.

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