Vertical Analysis 2020 2019 2018 Sales revenue 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Cost of goods sold 60.0 63.9 65.0 Expenses 26.0 26.6 27.5

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Vertical analysis (common-size) percentages for Baker Company’s sales revenue, cost of goods sold, and expenses are as follows. Did Baker’s net income as a percent of sales increase, decrease, or remain unchanged over the 3-year period? Provide numerical support for your answer.

 

Vertical Analysis

2020

2019

2018

Sales revenue

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

Cost of goods sold

60.0

63.9

65.0

Expenses

26.0

26.6

27.5

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Net income= Sales revenue- cost of good sold-expense.

  2020 2019 2018
Sales 100% 100% 100%
Less COGS 60% 63.9% 65%
Less Expenses 26% 26.6% 27.5%
Net Income 14.00% 9.50% 7.50%
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