Multiple Choice Questions
66. A merchandiser:
A. Earns net income by buying and selling merchandise.
B. Receives fees only in exchange for services.
C. Earns profit from commissions only.
D. Earns profit from fares only.
E. Buys products from consumers.
67. Cost of goods sold:
A. Is another term for merchandise sales.
B. Is the term used for the expense of buying and preparing merchandise for sale.
C. Is another term for revenue.
D. Is also called gross margin.
E. Is a term only used by service firms.
68. A company has sales of $695,000 and cost of goods sold of $278,000. Its gross profit equals:
A. $(417,000).
B. $695,000.
C. $278,000.
D. $417,000.
E. $973,000.
69. A company has sales of $375,000 and its gross profit is $157,500. Its cost of goods sold equals:
A. $(217,000).
B. $375,000.
C. $157,500.
D. $217,500.
E. $532,500.
70. The following statements regarding gross profit are true :
A. Gross profit is also called gross margin.
B. Gross profit less other operating expenses equals income from operations.
C. Gross profit is not calculated on the multiple-step income statement.
D. Gross profit must cover all operating expenses to yield a return for the owner of the business.
E. Gross profit equals net sales less cost of goods sold.
71. The following statements regarding merchandise inventoryare true :
A. Merchandise inventoryis reported on the balance sheet as a current asset.
B. Merchandise inventoryrefers to products a company owns and intends to sell.
C. Merchandise inventorymay include the costs of freight in and making them ready for sale.
D. Merchandise inventoryappears on the balance sheet of a service company.
E. Purchasing merchandise inventory is part of the operating cycle for a business.
72. The following statements are true regarding the operating cycle of a merchandising company:
A. The operating cycle begins with the purchase of merchandise.
B. The operating cycle is shortened by credit sales.
C. The operating cycle ends with the collection of cash from the sale of merchandise.
D. The operating cycle can vary in length among different merchandising companies.
E. The operating cycle sometimes involves accounts receivable.
73. Merchandise inventory:
A. Is a long-term asset.
B. Is a current asset.
C. Includes supplies the company will use in future periods.
D. Is classified with investments on the balance sheet.
E. Must be sold within one month.74. The operating cycle for a merchandiser that sells only for cash moves from:
A. Purchases of merchandise to inventory to cash sales.
B. Purchases of merchandise to inventory to accounts receivable to cash sales.
C. Inventory to purchases of merchandise to cash sales.
D. Accounts receivable to purchases of merchandise to inventory to cash sales.
E. Accounts receivable to inventory to cash sales.
75. The current period’s ending inventory is:
A. The next period’s beginning inventory.
B. The current period’s cost of goods sold.
C. The prior period’s beginning inventory.
D. The current period’s net purchases.
E. The current period’s beginning inventory.
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