Compute the net income of this general accounting question The adjusted trial balance of Polaris Enterprises contained the following information.Assume the tax rate is 30%.AccountSales revenue (credit)Amount ($)$500,000Sales returns and allowances (debit) $15,000Sales discounts (debit)$10,000Cost of goods sold (debit)$250,000Operating expenses (debit)$120,000Interest revenue (credit)$12,000Interest expense (debit)$5,000Compute the net income.

Step 1: Define Net IncomeNet income is computed by subtracting the cost of goods sold, operating…

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