______________ is a quick estimate based on sales growth.Select one:a.percentage of salesb.moving averagec.monthly estimated.gross sales

(a) Calculate the 4-year moving average of the following data related to the sales in a department store.

What is the purpose of using moving averages in technical analysis?  A. Assess company management  B. Identify market trends  C. Evaluate financial ratios  D. Smooth out price data and identify trends

Where would you find an explanation as to why sales had increased by 25%?Select one:a.Common size financial statementsb.Management’s discussion and analysisc.Balance sheetd.Income statement

You've been provided with the following information about a businessComplete a horizontal analysis for the "Cost of sales" account. Round the percentage change to one decimal place (1 mark).Note: Do not enter the "%" symbol when entering your answer. For example if your answer is "5.1%", only enter "5.1".Profit and loss statement Current year Prior yearRevenue 15000 10000Less Cost of sales 6500 3000Gross profit 8500 7000Less expenses Marketing Expense 2000 1800Rent Expense 1500 1500Wages Expense 800 1000Utilities Expense 1500 1500Net profit 2700 1200

A production manager wants to assess the growth in the purchases over the past four months for a company. They have recorded the following data in an Excel spreadsheet:Month        PurchasesOctober      2000November  2500December   3780January      1200______ is the growth rate in Jan month