Extraordinary gain or loss


Problem: Garber Corp.'s trial balance of income statement accounts for the year ended December 31, 2001 included the following:

                                                Debit     Credit
                                                ————————   ————————
     Sales                                                         $280,000
     Cost of sales                              $120,000
     Administrative expenses             50,000
     Loss on sale of equipment          18,000
     Commissions to salespersons     20,000
     Interest revenue                                             5,000
     Freight-out                                   6,000
     Loss due to fire damage              30,000
     Bad debt expense                         6,000
                                                ————————   ————————
         Totals                                 $250,000      $290,000
                                                  
    
     Other information:
        Garber’s income tax rate is 30%.
        Finished goods inventory:
            January 1, 2001                         $160,000
            December 31, 2001                     140,000


Found out what the income is before extraordinary item for Garber Corp. (show your work).

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