The Following Chart Shows Some Figures from an Income Statement

question 45

Multiple Choice

The following chart shows some figures from an income statement. Prepare a vertical analysis by expressing each item as a percent of net sales. Round percents to the nearest tenth of a percent.
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• A)40.7%, 8.2%, 5.0%, 4.7%
• B)40.7%, 8.3%, 12.2%, 11.6%
• C)40.7%, 8.2%, 60.6%, 4.7%
• D)40.7%, 20.2%, 12.2%, 11.6%

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