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In performing a vertical analysis, the base for Selling Expense is.. total current assets. total assets. total revenues. total expenses.

Cornerstones of Financial Accounting

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Chapter12: Fainancial Statement Analysis

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In performing a vertical analysis, the base for Selling Expense is..

total current assets.
total assets.
total revenues.
total expenses.

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