In a common-size statement, all items are expressed as percentage of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In a common-size statement, all items are expressed as percentage of:
A. Total assets or total revenue
B. Gross profit
C. Net profit
D. Capital
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Common-size balance sheet expresses each item as % of total assets; income statement as % of net sales.

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