The Comparative Financial Statements of Seward,Inc

question 115

Multiple Choice

The comparative financial statements of Seward,Inc.include the following data: Which of the following would be shown on Seward's horizontal analysis when calculating percentage changes from the prior year to the current year?

• A)An increase in sales revenue of 23%
• B)An increase in gross profit of 41.5%
• C)An increase in interest expense of 100%
• D)An increase in net income of 57%

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