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A Company Reports the Following Comparative Income Statements What Are the Costs of Goods Sold in Common-Size Percents

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A company reports the following comparative income statements:
20142013 Net sales $736,000$840,000 Cost of goods sold 518,880571,200 Gross profit $217,120$268,800 Operating expenses 104,800130,000 Net income $112,320$138,800\begin{array}{|l|r|r|} \hline& 2014 & 2013 \\\hline \text { Net sales } & \$ 736,000 & \$ 840,000 \\\hline \text { Cost of goods sold } & 518,880 & 571,200 \\\hline \text { Gross profit } & \$ 217,120 & \$ 268,800 \\\hline \text { Operating expenses } & 104,800 & 130,000 \\\hline \text { Net income } & \$ 112,320 & \$ 138,800 \\\hline\end{array} What are the costs of goods sold in common-size percents for 2013 and 2014, respectively?


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