La Paz Company Reported the Following Data Which of the Following Statements Is an Accurate Conclusion About
Question 40
Question 40
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La Paz Company reported the following data: (Dollar cmounts in millions) Revenues Cost of revenues Gross profit Operating expenses: Sales and marketing expense General and administrative expense Research and development expense Other expense Total operating expenses Income before income tax Income tax expense Net income(loss) 2014$6,353,3702,98675410470400$1,95$1,030230$8002013$4,922,202,72580429390695$2,090$630210$420Amount ofIncrease (Decrease) $1,4351,17026595(15) 80(295) $(135) $40020$380 Percentage 29.2%53.2%9.7%16.4%−3.5%20.5%−42.4%−6.5%63.5%9.5%90.5%
Which of the following statements is an accurate conclusion about the 2014 results, based on the above data?
A) Revenues fell and expenses rose over the 2-year period, resulting in a drop in net income. B) Net income improved, despite a rise in operating expenses. C) Gross profit declined over two years, resulting in a drop in net income. D) The increase in net income resulted primarily from an increase in gross profit coupled with a decrease in operating expenses.
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