Question

Here are comparative statement data for Duke Company and Lord Company, two competitors. All balance sheet data are as of December 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019.

2020 2019 2020 2019
(Duke Company) (Duke Company) (Lord Company) (Lord
Company)
Net sales $1,896,000 $561,000
Cost of goods sold 1,020,048 297,330
Operating expenses 257,856 79,662
Interest expense 7,584 3,927
Income tax expense 54,984 6,171
Current assets 322,500 $310,000 83,500 $78,000
Plant assets (net) 520,800 500,300 139,800 123,000
Current liabilities 64,200 75,600 34,400 29,600
Long-term liabilities 108,400 90,400 28,400 26,000
Common stock, $10 par 498,000 498,000 122,500 122,500
Retained earnings 172,700 146,300 38,000 22,900
Prepare a vertical analysis of the 2017 income statement data for duke company and Lord company.

Answer 1

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• Prepare a vertical analysis of the 2017 income statement data for Luke and Lord company.

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