
Answer:
net income increased by $1,537.50
Explanation:
Obviously, the original income statement is missing, so I looked for a similar question:
sales revenue                 $16,500
COGS Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ($9,300)
Gross profit                    $7,200
Operating exp.:
Net income                 $4,537.50
net income increased by $4,537.50 - $3,000 = $1,537.50