Compute common-size percent for the following comparative income statements (round percent to one decimal). Using the common-size percent, which item is most responsible for the decline in net income?  Roberts Corporation  Income Statement  For Years Ended December 31  Current Year  Prior Year  Sales  $740,000  $625,000  Cost of goods sold  560,300  290,800  Gross profit  179,700  334,200  Operating expenses  128,200  218,500  Net income  $  51,500  $115,700

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Compute common-size percent for the following comparative income statements (round percent to one decimal). Using the common-size percent, which item is most responsible for the decline in net income? 

Roberts Corporation 

Income Statement 

For Years Ended December 31 

Current Year 

Prior Year 

Sales 

$740,000 

$625,000 

Cost of goods sold 

560,300 

290,800 

Gross profit 

179,700 

334,200 

Operating expenses 

128,200 

218,500 

Net income 

$  51,500 

$115,700 

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