If Words and Numbers Contradict Each Other in a Contract

question 42

True/False

If words and numbers contradict each other in a contract, the rule of construction favors the words.

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Definitions:

Common-sized Balance Sheet

A balance sheet where each line item is expressed as a percentage of total assets, facilitating comparison across companies and time periods.

Trend Balance Sheet

A financial statement that shows the changing balances of each account over a series of periods, helping in analyzing trends over time.

Comparative Balance Sheet

A financial statement that presents the assets, liabilities, and equity of a company at different points in time for comparison.

Vertical Analysis

An approach to analyzing financial statements where every item listed under the key account categories of assets, liabilities, and equity is shown as a percentage of the total figure for that category.