In Performing a Vertical Analysis, the Base for Sales Revenues

question 189

Multiple Choice

In performing a vertical analysis, the base for sales revenues on the income statement is

• A) net sales.
• B) sales revenue.
• C) net income.
• D) cost of goods available for sale.

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