During the current year, merchandise is sold for $665,000. The cost of the merchandise sold is $392,350. a.  What is the amount of the gross profit? $fill in the blank 1 b.  Compute the gross profit percentage (gross profit divided by sales). fill in the blank 2% c.  When will the income statement necessarily report a net income?

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Determining Gross Profit

During the current year, merchandise is sold for $665,000. The cost of the merchandise sold is $392,350.

a.  What is the amount of the gross profit?
$fill in the blank 1

b.  Compute the gross profit percentage (gross profit divided by sales).
fill in the blank 2%

c.  When will the income statement necessarily report a net income?
 

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Gross Profit=Total Sales - Cost of Goods Sold

Gross profit percentage=Gross profit / Sales

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