On a Common-Size Balance Sheet All Accounts Are Expressed as a Percentage

question 38

Multiple Choice

On a common-size balance sheet all accounts are expressed as a percentage of:

• A)sales for the period.
• B)the base year sales.
• C)total equity for the base year.
• D)total assets for the current year.
• E)total assets for the base year.

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