AMAZON

What was the largest component of operating expenses for the company in 2018 and 2019? What was the dollar amount associated with that expense? In referring to the largest component of operating expenses mentioned above, what was the percentage change between 2018 and 2019? As companies grow and earn more revenue, their expenses also increase. Knowing this, there should be a relationship between the changes (dollar amount and percentage changes) in these categories. At the same time, as companies grow, they can find efficiencies and take advantage of economies of scale. Comment on the relationships between the changes in total sales, total operating expenses and its components. What was the total net income for 2019 and 2018? What is the percentage changes in net income between fiscal years 2018 and 2019? Is it an increase or decrease? Is the above percentage change what you would anticipate given the percentage changes noted in earlier sections of the income statement? What do you think is contributing to the change?