Compute trend percentages for the following items taken from the financial statements of Lopez Plumbing over a five-year period. Treat 2014 as the base year. State whether the trends are favorable or unfavorable. (Dollar amounts are stated in thousands.) 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 Sales $81,400 $74,000 $61,500 $59,000 $50,000 Cost of Goods Sold 58,500 48,000 40,500 37,000 30,000
Compute trend percentages for the following items taken from the financial statements of Lopez Plumbing over a five-year period. Treat 2014 as the base year. State whether the trends are favorable or unfavorable. (Dollar amounts are stated in thousands.) 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 Sales $81,400 $74,000 $61,500 $59,000 $50,000 Cost of Goods Sold 58,500 48,000 40,500 37,000 30,000
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Compute trend percentages for the following items taken from the financial statements of Lopez Plumbing over a five-year period. Treat 2014 as the base year. State whether the trends are favorable or unfavorable. (Dollar amounts are stated in thousands.)
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |
Sales | $81,400 | $74,000 | $61,500 | $59,000 | $50,000 |
Cost of Goods Sold | 58,500 | 48,000 | 40,500 | 37,000 | 30,000 |
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