The Percentage Analysis of Increases and Decreases in Individual Items

question 46

Multiple Choice

The percentage analysis of increases and decreases in individual items in comparative financial statements is called

• A) vertical analysis
• B) solvency analysis
• C) profitability analysis
• D) horizontal analysis

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Definitions:

Symbols

Characters or graphical figures used to represent objects, quantities, or concepts.

Population

The entire pool from which a statistical sample is drawn and to which the results of analysis apply.

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure that quantifies the variation or dispersion of a set of numerical data points.

Symbols

Characters or graphics used to represent ideas, quantities, tones, or operations in mathematical formulas, music, and more.