To Compute Trend Percentages the Analyst Should

question 182

Multiple Choice

To compute trend percentages the analyst should:

• A)Select a base period,assign each item in the base period statement a weight of 100%,and then express financial numbers from other periods as a percent of their base period number.
• B)Subtract the analysis period number from the base period number.
• C)Subtract the base period amount from the analysis period amount,divide the result by the analysis period amount,then multiply that amount by 100.
• D)Compare amounts across industries using Dun and Bradstreet.
• E)Compare amounts to a competitor.

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