The Formula for the Percentage Change in a Financial Statement

question 16

Multiple Choice

The formula for the percentage change in a financial statement line item is the current year amount:

• A)divided by the base year amount.
• B)minus the base year amount divided by the base year amount.
• C)minus the base year amount divided by current year amount.
• D)added to the base year amount divided by the base year amount.

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