Answer:
Net earnings before taxes = $9,300
Explanation:
Provided information, we have
Sales for the period = $20,000
Less: Operating Cost = $8,250
Less: Depreciation = $1,750
Operating income = $10,000
Less: Interest = $10,000 [tex]\times[/tex] 7% = $700
Thus, net earnings before taxes = $9,300
Note: All the expenses including depreciation, and interest are charged before taxes.
Therefore, depreciation and interest has been deducted before charging taxes.