Simon Company's year-end balance sheets follow. Express the balance sheets in common-size percents. Round amounts to the nearest one-tenth of a percent. Analyze and comment on the results.

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At December 31 2017 2016 2015 Assets Cash Accounts receivable, net Merchandise inventory. Prepaid expenses Plant assets, net Total assets $ 31,800 35,625 37,800 89,500 62,500 50,200 112,500 82,500 54,000 5,000 278,500 255,000 230,500 $523,000 $445,000 $377,500 10,700 9,375 Liabilities and Equity Accounts payable Long-term notes payable secured by $129,900 75,250 51,250 mortgages on plant assets Common stock, $10 par value Retained earnings Total liabilities and equity 98,500 01,500 83,500 163,500 163,500 163,500 131,100 104,75079,250 $523,000 $445,000 $377,500