Consider the Following Data for a Firm Over a Period

question 22

Multiple Choice

Consider the following data for a firm over a period of time. The contribution of the firm to domestic output by the value-added method is:

• A) $5,000
• B) $40,000
• C) $45,000
• D) $50,000

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

Immediate expenses incurred in the production of a company’s merchandise, including labor and material costs.

Gross Profit

The difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold, before deducting overheads, payroll, taxation, and interest payments.

Consolidated Financial Statements

Financial statements that aggregate the financial position of a parent company and its subsidiaries into one document, showing the overall health of the corporate group.

Inventory Purchase

The acquisition of goods and materials that a company intends to sell, considered as a current asset on the balance sheet.