n what order should the following items appear in a multiple-step income statement of a manufacturing company?

1. Income from Operations

2. Rent Expense

3. Income before Taxes

4. Sales Revenue

5. Gain from Discontinued Operations

6. Loss on Sale of Machinery

Select one:

a. 4-6-1-2-5-3

b. 4-2-3-1-6-5

c. 4-2-1-6-3-5

d. 4-5-2-1-6-3

e. 4-2-6-1-3-5