The Following Information Has Been Provided by Flatiron Company for the Year

question 115

Essay

The following information has been provided by Flatiron Company for the year ended December 31, 2016:
Net income was $71,000;
Income tax expense was $47,000;
Dividends declared and paid totaled $7,500;
Interest expense was $8,700;
Loss on sale of plant assets was $15,000;
Operating expenses for rent, wages, and insurance totaled $91,000;
Cash collected from customers was $220,000.
Required:
Calculate Flatiron's operating income.

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