Answer: Option (A) is correct.
Explanation:
Given that,
Purchases = $140,000
Operating expenses = $80,000
Beginning inventory = $12,000
Ending inventory = $18,000
Sales revenue = $300,000
Goods available = Beginning inventory + Purchases
= $12,000 + $140,000
= $152,000
Cost of goods sold = Goods available - Ending inventory
= $152,000 - $18,000
= $134,000
Gross profit = Sales revenue - Cost of goods sold
= $300,000 - $134,000
= $166,000