Vertical analysis (common-size) percentages for Vallejo Company’s sales, cost of goods sold, and expenses are listed here.
Vertical Analysis
2012
2011
2010
Sales
100
%
Cost of goods sold
60.3
63.7
65.2
Expenses
25.4
27.2
28.1
Did Vallejo’s net income as a percent of sales increase, decrease, or remain unchanged over the 3-year period? Provide numerical support for your answer.