Answer:
Gomez Corporation
Using the common-size percentages, the item that is most responsible for the decline in net income in the current year when compared with the prior year is:
Cost of goods sold. It increased to 74% from 45% in prior year, an increase of about 100%.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
GOMEZ CORPORATION
Comparative Income Statements
For Years Ended December 31
Current Year % Prior Year %
Sales 770,000 100% $635,000 100%
Cost of goods sold 568,100 74% 284,400 45%
Gross profit 201,900 26% 350,600 55%
Operating expenses 129,200 17% 262,400 41%
Net income 72,700 9% 88,200 14%