After issuing its financial statements, a company discovered that its beginning inventory was overstated by $280,000. Its tax rate is 25%. As a result of this error, net income was:   Multiple Choice   Understated by $70,000.   Understated by $210,000.   Overstated by $210,000.

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After issuing its financial statements, a company discovered that its beginning inventory was overstated by $280,000. Its tax rate is 25%. As a result of this error, net income was:

 

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    Understated by $70,000.

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    Understated by $210,000.

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    Overstated by $210,000.

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    Overstated by $70,000.

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