Please Refer to the Vertical Analysis of a Section of a Balance

question 142

Multiple Choice

Please refer to the vertical analysis of a section of a balance sheet, shown below: $\begin{array}{|l|r|r|r|r|}\hline \text { (Dollar amounts in millions) } & 2014 & & 2013 & \\\hline & \text { Amount } & \text { \% of Total } & \text { Amount } & \text { \% of Total } \\\hline \text { Assets } & & & & \\\hline \text { Current assets: } & & & & \\\hline \text { Cash } & \$ 10,000 & 3.7 \% & \$ 7,200 & 2.9 \% \\\hline \text { Accounts receivable, net } & 15,600 & 5.7 \% & 16,800 & 6.7 \% \\\hline \text { Inventory } & 38,000 & 13.9 \% & 31,000 & 12.4 \% \\\hline \text { Total current assets } & 63,600 & 23.2 \% & 55,000 & 22.0 \% \\\hline \text { Property, plant and equipment, net } & 195,000 & 71.3 \% & 168,000 & 67.2 \% \\\hline \text { Other long-term assets } & 15,000 & 5.5 \% & 27,100 & 10.8 \% \\\hline \text { Total assets } & \$ 273,600 & 100.0 \% & \$ 250,100 & 100.0 \% \\\hline\end{array}$


- Which of the following statements accurately describes the 13.9% shown for Inventory in 2014?

• A) In 2014, inventory grew 13.9% over the previous year.
• B) In 2014, inventory is equal to 13.9% of total assets.
• C) In 2014, inventory was equal to 13.9% of the cash balance.
• D) Inventory declined as a percentage of total assets over the 2-year period.

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Definitions:

Consumption

Families making use of goods and services.

Conspicuous Consumption

A term coined by Thorstein Veblen, referring to the spending of money on luxury goods and services to publicly display economic power—the consumption for the sake of prestige or status rather than utility.

Reputability

Refers to the quality or state of being reputable, widely respected, and honored by others, often used in the context of individuals, organizations, or businesses.

Leisure

Time spent away from work and essential domestic activities, typically used for relaxation, recreation, or personal interests.