Question

Shmenson Company uses the periodic inventory system. Sales for 2020 were $470,000 while operating expenses were $175,000. Beginning and ending inventories for 2020 were $70,000 and $60,000, respectively. Net purchases were $180,000 while freight in was $15,000. The net income or loss for 2020 was:

Answer 1

The net income for 2020 was $90,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Shmenson Company

Income Statement for the year ended 2020

Sales $470,000

Less Cost of Sales

Beginning Inventories $70,000

Add Net purchases $180,000

Add Freight In $15,000

Less Ending Inventories ($60,000) ($205,000)

Gross Profit $265,000

Less Expenses

Operating expenses ($175,000)

Net Income $90,000

Conclusion

Thus, the net income for 2020 was $90,000.