1 2 points Which of the following is NOT a common analysis tool used for managerial decision making? Vertical analysis Backwards analysis Financial ratios Horizontal analysis 2 2 points Which of the following best describes vertical analysis? Displays financial ratios in a vertical (up/down) format. Shows a trend analysis of the same line item from one year to the next. Shows a comparison of a line item within a statement to another line item within that same statement. Displays percentage changes for equity distributions from last year to the current year.