he three numbers that receive the most attention when evaluating an income statement are$\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

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Part $1$

A$.$

gross$$ profit, net$$ sales, and income tax expense

B$.$

$$depreciation$,$ interest$$ income, and income tax expense

C$.$

cost of$$ sales, gross$$ profit, and operating expenses

D$.$

gross$$ profit, other$$ income, and net income

E$.$

net$$ sales, cost of$$ sales, and operating expenses