Answer and Explanation:
As per the data given in the question,
Prior year Current year Increase in $ increase in %
Sales $747,270 $806,559 $59,289 7.93%
COGS $373,505 $403.589 $30,084 8.05%
Gross Profit $373,765 $402,970 $29,205 7.81%
Operating and
other expenses$129,500 $141,050 $11,550 8.92%
Interest expense $18,000 $7,750 -$10,250 -56.94%
Income tax $46,700 $48,200 $1,500 3.21%
Net income $179,565 $205,970 $26,405 14.70%