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In a comparative statement, the percentage change is based on which amount?
ASecond year amount
BFirst year amount
CAverage of both years
DBalance sheet total
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. First year amount
The absolute change is divided by the first year's absolute figure and multiplied by 100.
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