Common$-$size statement analysis A common$-$size income statement for Creek Enterprises' $2018$ operations follows $.$ Using the firm's $2019$ income statement $,$ develop the $2019$ common$-$size income

statement and compare it to the $2018$statement. Which areas require further analysis and investigation?

Less: Interest expense

Net profits before taxes

Less: Taxes $($rate $=21\%)$

Net profits after taxes

Less: Preferred stock dividends

Earnings available for common stockholders