Brown office supplies recently reported $20,000 of sales, $8,250 of operating costs other than depreciation, and $1,750 of depreciation. it had $10,000 of long-term debt outstanding that carries a 7.0% interest rate, and its federal-plus-state income tax rate was 40%. how much was the firm's earnings before taxes?

Net earnings before taxes = $9,300

Explanation:

Provided information, we have

Sales for the period = $20,000

Less: Operating Cost = $8,250

Less: Depreciation = $1,750

Operating income = $10,000

Less: Interest = $10,000 7% = $700

Thus, net earnings before taxes = $9,300

Note: All the expenses including depreciation, and interest are charged before taxes.

Therefore, depreciation and interest has been deducted before charging taxes.

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