Question

Brown Office Supplies recently reported $20,000 of sales, $8,250 of operating costs other than depreciation, and $1,750 of depreciation. It had $10,000 of long-term debt outstanding that carries a 7.0% interest rate, and its federal-plus-state income tax rate was 40%. How much was the firm's earnings before taxes?

Answer 1

Net earnings before taxes = $9,300

Step-by-step explanation:

Provided information, we have

Sales for the period = $20,000

Less: Operating Cost = $8,250

Less: Depreciation = $1,750

Operating income = $10,000

Less: Interest = $10,000
`*` 7% = $700

Thus, net earnings before taxes = $9,300

Note: All the expenses including depreciation, and interest are charged before taxes.

Therefore, depreciation and interest has been deducted before charging taxes.