Which of the Following Would Be Most Likely to Reveal

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be most likely to reveal that cost of goods sold increased by $75,000 from 2013 to 2014?

• A) horizontal analysis
• B) trend analysis
• C) vertical analysis
• D) ratio analysis

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