The following common size income statement are available for Viva Corporation for the two years ended December 31, 2026 and 2025:   2026 2025 Sales 100% 100% Cost of Sales 55% 70% Gross profit on sales 45% 30% Operating expenses (incl income tax expense) 20% 18% Net income 25% 12% The trend percentages of gross profit on sales for 2026 is? (with 2025 as base year)

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The following common size income statement are available for Viva Corporation for the two years ended December 31, 2026 and 2025:

 

2026

2025

Sales

100%

100%

Cost of Sales

55%

70%

Gross profit on sales

45%

30%

Operating expenses (incl income tax expense)

20%

18%

Net income

25%

12%

The trend percentages of gross profit on sales for 2026 is? (with 2025 as base year)

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