Which of the Basic Financial Statements Is Best Used to Answer

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the basic financial statements is best used to answer the question,"How profitable is the business?"

• A)Balance sheet
• B)Income statement
• C)Statement of shareholders' equity
• D)Accounts receivable aging schedule

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