Express the following comparative income statements in common-size percent. Using the common-size percentages, which item is most responsible for the decline in net income?

GOMEZ CORPORATION
Comparative Income Statements
For Years Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014
2015 2014
$ % $ %
Sales $750,000 $695,000
Cost of goods sold 568,100 288,800
Gross profit 181,900 406,200
Operating expenses 128,000 272,000
Net income $53,900 $134,200

Alocation analysis has been narrowed down to two locations, akron and boston. the main factors in the decision will be the supply of raw materials, which has a weight of .50, transportation cost, which has a weight of .40, and labor cost, which has a weight of .10. the scores for raw materials, transportation, and labor are for akron 60, 80, and 70, respectively; for boston 70, 50, and 90, respectively. given this information and a minimum acceptable composite score of 75, we can say that the manager should:

Long-distance providers are becoming increasingly concerned about certain activities within their industry. various companies come together voluntarily to implement new standards of social responsibility that members must abide by. what seems to be the primary motivation in this case for an increased interest in social responsibility? - because corporations are creations of society, they are responsible for giving back to the communities in which they operate.- these companies have realized it is in their best interest to increase their social responsibility before they are once again subject to stricter regulations.- these companies are using social responsibility as a means to increase their profitability, both short term and long term.- long-distance providers have started taking pride in their industry and its record for social responsibility.- they feel a responsibility to their stockholders, employees, the government, investors, and society as a whole.

What is one counter argument to the premise that the wealth gap is a serious problem which needs to be addressed?