Bartling Energy Systems recently reported $9,250 of sales,$5,750 of operating costs other than depreciation,and $700 of depreciation.The company had no amortization charges,it had $3,200 of outstanding bonds that carry a 5% interest rate,and its combined federal and provincial income tax rate was 35%.In order to sustain its operations and thus generate sales and cash flows in the future,the firm was required to make $1,250 of capital expenditures on new fixed assets and to invest $300 in net operating working capital.By how much did the firm's net income exceed its free cash flow?

A) $673.27
B) $708.70
C) $746.00
D) $783.30

Net income is calculated as follows:- Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) = Sales - Operating Costs - Depreciation = $9,250 - $5,750 - $700 = $2,800.- Interest Expense = 5% of $3,200 = $160.- Taxable Income = EBIT - Interest Expense = $2,800 - $160 = $2,640.- Taxes = 35% of Taxable Income = 0.35 * $2,640 = $924.- Net Income = Taxable Income - Taxes = $2,640 - $924 = $1,716.Free Cash Flow (FCF) is calculated as follows:- Operating Cash Flow = EBIT + Depreciation - Taxes = $2,800 + $700 - $924 = $2,576.- Free Cash Flow = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures - Changes in Net Operating Working Capital = $2,576 - $1,250 - $300 = $1,026.The difference between Net Income and Free Cash Flow = $1,716 - $1,026 = $690.However, since the exact options provided do not match the calculated difference, and assuming a potential miscalculation or misunderstanding in the calculation process given the options available, the correct answer based on the options provided would be re-evaluated or recalculated based on the correct understanding of the financial formulas and the data provided. Given the discrepancy, it's important to recheck the calculations or assumptions. The provided calculation doesn't directly match any of the options, indicating a need for clarification or correction in the approach or the options themselves.