Question

Nu Company reported the following pretax data for its first year of operations.

Net sales 2,800
Cost of goods available for sale 2,500
Operating expenses 880
Effective tax rate 40%
Ending inventories:
If LIFO is elected 820
If FIFO is elected 1,060
What is Nu's net income if it elects LIFO?
A. $288
B. $144
C. $480
D. $240

Answer 1

b.$144

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculation for Nu's net income if it elects LIFO

Net sales$2,800

Less Cost of goods sold ($1,680)

($2,500 - 820)

Gross profit $1,120

($2,800-$1,680)

Less Operating expenses ($880)

Income before taxes$240

($1,120-$880)

Less Income tax ($96)

($240 x 40%)

Net income$ 144

($240-$96)

Therefore Nu's net income if it elects LIFO will be $144