Which of the following makes data analysis easier? a. identifying contrasting objects or events b. listing characteristics of contrasting objects or events c. researching information about contrasting objects or events d. organizing contrasting observations into a table, chart, or graph

In its 2016 annual report, caterpillar inc. reported the following (in millions): 2016 2015 sales $38,537 $47,011 cost of goods sold 28,309 33,546 as a percentage of sales, did caterpillar's gross profit increase or decrease during 2016? select one: a. gross profit increased from 26.8% to 28.6% b. gross profit decreased from 28.6% to 26.5% c. gross profit increased from 71.4% to 73.2% d. gross profit decreased from 73.2% to 71.4% e. there is not enough information to answer the question.

John has served as the chief operating officer (coo) for business graphics, inc., a publicly owned firm, the past 5 years. which of the following statements about john is correct? both john and the ceo of business graphics must certify to the sec that the firm's financial statements are accurate. as the coo, john will be ranked higher than the ceo but still below the cfo. in john's postition as the coo, it is highly unlikely that he would also be the chairperson of the board of directors. as the coo, john would typically be involved with accounting, finance, and asset purchase decisions.

The following items could appear on a bank reconciliation: a. outstanding checks, $670. b. deposits in transit, $1,500. c. nsf check from customer, no. 548, for $175. d. bank collection of note receivable of $800, and interest of $80. e. interest earned on bank balance, $20. f. service charge, $10. g. the business credited cash for $200. the correct amount was $2,000. h. the bank incorrectly decreased the business's by $350 for a check written by another business. classify each item as (1) an addition to the book balance, (2) a subtraction from the book balance, (3) an addition to the bank balance, or (4) a subtraction from the bank balance.