The Nichols Corporation Data for the Current Year: What

question 35

Multiple Choice

The Nichols Corporation data for the current year: What would a horizontal analysis report with respect to common stock?

• A)Stockholder's equity as 7.81% of total capital
• B)Increase of $5,460 in common stock
• C)88.50% increase from prior to current year of cost of goods sold
• D)Sales return of $11.26

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