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I need to create a common size statement for Southwest Airlines. Can I get a step by step instruction please. I know it has to deal with percentages.

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Please find the steps on the attached word document. I have also included an analysis of Southwest Assets in 2008 so that you can see how to do this assignment.

I need to create a common size statement for Southwest Airlines. Can I get a step by step instruction please. I know it has to deal with percentages.

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Vertical analysis, also called common size analysis, is a technique for evaluating financial statement data that expresses each item within a ...

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