Takenson Corp -Refer to the Information for Takenson Corp

Multiple Choice

Takenson Corp.
Takenson Corp.is a merchandising company that uses the periodic inventory system.Selected account balances are listed below:
$$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Sales } & \$ 500,000 \\\text { Purchases } & 225,000 \\\text { Inventory (beginning) } & 16,000 \\\text { Inventory (ending) } & 30,000 \\\text { Operating expenses } & 148,000 \\\text { Income tax expense } & 10,000 \\\text { Retained earnings (beginning) } & 53,000 \\\text { Dividends } & 15,000\end{array}$$
-Refer to the information for Takenson Corp. Calculate net income.

A) $289,000
B) $141,000
C) $131,000
D) $116,000