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Requirement $1.$ Prepare a comparative common$-$size income statement for Variline Designs, Inc. using the $2024$ and $2023$ data. Round percentages to one$-$tenth percent. $($Round the percentages

to one$-$tenth percent, X$.$X$.$ Enter the percentages without the $\%.$ For example, enter $1\mathrm{.}1\%$ as $1\mathrm{.}1.)$ Requirements

Prepare a comparative common$-$size income statement for Variline Designs,

Inc. using the $2024$ and $2023$ data. Round percentages to one$-$tenth percent.

To an investor, how does $2024$ compare with $2023?$ Explain your reasoning.

please answer the requirements.