Answer:
See explanation section.
Step-by-step explanation:
Requirement A
2018
Net sales 73,000
Less: Cost of goods sold 39,000 (Note- A)
Gross profit 34,000
Less: Operating expense 17,500 (Note- B)
Net income 16,500
Note - A = (Net sales - Cost of goods sold) = Gross profit
73,000 - Cost of goods sold = 34,000
Or, 73,000 - 34,000 = Cost of goods sold
Or, 39,000 = Cost of goods sold
Cost of goods sold = 39,000.
Note - B = Gross profit - Operating expense = Net income
Or, 34,000 - Operating expense = 16,500
Or, 34,000 - 16,500 = Operating expense
Or, 17,500 = Operating expense
Operating expense = 17,500.
Requirement B
2019
Net sales $139,500 (Note - C)
Less: Cost of goods sold $86,000
Gross profit $53,500
Less: Operating expense $41,000
Net income $12,500
Note - C = (Net sales - Cost of goods sold) = Gross profit
Or, Net sales - $86,000 = $53,500
Or, Net sales = $86,000 + $53,500
Net sales = $139,500
The net income of 2019 is less than the 2018 net income.