Astra Autos had the same net sales amount in both March and April. However, Astra$$s cost of goods sold was $$25,000$ lower in March than in April, and its total selling expenses were $$48,000$ lower in April than in March. Assuming all other aspects of the firm$$s income statement are the same for both months, we can conclude that Astra$$s net income in April was

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$$23,000$ lower than its net income in March.

$$73,000$ higher than its net income in March.

$$23,000$ higher than its net income in March.

$$73,000$ lower than its net income in March