Respuesta :
Answer:
a. Net income = $107,200
b. Addition to retained earnings = $72,700
Explanation:
a. What is the net income for the firm?
Net income which also referred to a s net earnings is estimated by deducting cost of goods sold, selling and distribution expenses, administrative expenses, depreciation expenses, interest expenses, taxes, and other relevant expenses from sales.
b. What is the addition to retained earnings?
Addition to retained earnings is obtained by deducting the cash dividends from the net income.
For this question, the net income and addition to retained earnings can be calculated by preparing an income statement as follows:
Shelton, Inc.
Income Statement
For the year ....
Particulars $
Sales 435,000
Costs of sales (216,000)
Gross profit 219,000
Depreciation expense (40,000)
Interest expense (21,000)
Income before tax 158,000
Tax ($158,000 * 35%) (55.300)
Net income 102,700
Cash dividends (30,000)
Addition to retained earnings 72,700
Therefore, Net income is $107,200, and addition to retained earnings is $72,700.
