Common-size percentages are often used to compare
Common-size percentages are often used to compare the
statements of companies of unequal size. The condensed income statements of Companies A and B are given below.
Enter in the spaces provided the amounts expressed in common-size percentages.
   Company A and Company B    Income Statements for Year Ended December 31, 2007                       Dollar Amounts      Common-Size Percentages                       Company A   Company B   Company A   Company B    Sales   $450,000   $525,000            Cost of goods sold   261,000   210,000             Gross margin   $189,000   $315,000            Selling expenses   $81,000   $89,250            Administrative expenses   45,000   52,500            Total operating expenses   $126,000   $141,750              Income   $63,000   $173,250                            After expressing the amounts of the income statements in common-size percentages, examine them and name the company that operated more efficiently.
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