Common-Size Statements

question 72

Multiple Choice

Common-size statements:

• A)Reveal changes in the relative magnitude of each financial statement item.
• B)Do not emphasize the relative magnitude of each item.
• C)Compare financial statements over time.
• D)Show the dollar amount of change for financial statement items.
• E)Consist of two or more balance sheets arranged side-by-side.

---

Definitions:

Yearly Donations

The total sum of money given by donors to an organization within a year.

Thousands of Dollars

A unit of measure indicating the amount in multiples of one thousand dollars, often used to simplify financial figures.

Y-Intercept

The point where a line crosses the y-axis on a graph.

Least Squares Line

A line of best fit determined by minimizing the sum of the squares of the vertical distances of the points from the line.