a. Use a detailed operating statement to determine the dollar values and percents for this business. Decide if the business is operating at a profit or loss and by how much in both dollars and percents. b. Write a paragraph outlining areas that you would like to get additional information about and review for more detail. Explain your choices Gross sales $909,290 Customer returns and allowances $51,466 Cost of merchandise sind $471,342 Direct Expenses Buying salaries Selling salaries Deptadvertising Warehouse expenses $9,300 $55,170 $24,876 $7.145 Indirect Expenses Executive salaries Rent Utilities Maintenance $39.060 $25,360 $25.430 $16.880