The Goodberry Corporation Data for the Current Year and Prior

question 79

Multiple Choice

The Goodberry Corporation data for the current year and prior year is as follows: What would a horizontal analysis report with respect to long-term liabilities?

• A)Long-term liabilities increased by $6000.
• B)Long-term liabilities decreased by 29.46%.
• C)Long-term liabilities increased by 17.14%.
• D)Long-term liabilities decreased by $16,500.

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