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Complete this partial comparative balance sheet by vertical analysis. Round percents to the nearest hundredth. (using excel)
| Column1 | Column2 | Column3 | Column4 | Column5 |
| 2017 | 2016 | |||
|
Assets |
amount | percent | amount | percent |
| Current assets: | ||||
| a. Cash | $38,000 | $35,000 | ||
| b. Accounts receivable | $19,000 | $18,000 | ||
| c.merchandise inventory | $16,000 | $11,000 | ||
| d. prepaid exoenses | $20,000 | $16,000 | ||
| . | . | . | ||
| . | . | . | ||
| . | . | . | ||
| total current assets | $180,000 | $140,000 | ||
What is the amount of change in merchandise inventory and the percent increase?