MHB What is the Net Profit and Cash Flow of Johns Inc. for the Year?

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Johns Inc. made a sale of $10,000 with a cost of goods sold at $7,000, resulting in a net profit of $3,000. However, the company has not yet collected the payment from the customer by year-end, affecting cash flow. The cash flow from this transaction is negative $7,000, reflecting the cost of the merchandise paid without receiving the sale proceeds. The correct interpretation of net profit and cash flow is option B: $3,000 and -$7,000, respectively. Clarification on cash flow concepts is essential for understanding financial statements.
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1. Johns Inc.has just ended the calendar year making a sale in the amount of \$10,000
of merchandise purchased during the year at a total cost of \$7,000.
Although the firm paid in full the merchandise during the year.
it has yet to collect at year end from the customer.
The net profit and cash flow from this sale for the year are.
A. \$3000 and \$10,000 respectively
B. \$3000 and -\$7,000 respectively
C. \$7,000 and -\$3,000 respectively
D. \$3000 and \$7,000 respectively

I choose B but not sure how cash flow is mesnt here
 
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