Backyards,Inc

Multiple Choice

Backyards,Inc.,sells lawn furniture.Selected financial information for the most recent year follows: Beginning merchandise inventory on January 1 was $32,000.
Ending merchandise inventory on December 31 was $37,000.
Purchases during the year were $101,000.
Selling and administrative expenses were $75,000.
Sales for year were $257,000.
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What was operating income for the year?

A) $86,000
B) $81,000
C) $96,000
D) $76,000