Cost of Merchandise Sold and Related Items The following data were extracted from the accounting records of Harkins Company for the year ended April 30, 20Y7: a. Prepare the cost of merchandise sold section of the income statement for the year ended April 30, 20Y7, using the pe b. Determine the gross profit to be reported on the income statement for the year ended April 30, 20Y7. if c. Would gross profit be different if the perpetual inventory system was used instead of the periodic inventory system