FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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ISBN: 9781259964947
Author: Libby
Publisher: MCG
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The following information pertains to Cachet Company. Assume that all
Balance sheet amounts represent both average and ending balance figures.
Assume that all sales were on credit.
Assets
Cash and short-term investments P 40,000
Accounts receivable (net) 30,000
Inventory 25,000
Property, plant and equipment 215,000
Total Assets P310, 000
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities P 60,000
Long-term liabilities 95,000
Stockholders’ equity—common 55,000
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity P310, 000
Income Statement
Sales P 90,000
Cost of goods sold 45,000
Gross margin 45,000
Operating expenses 20,000
Net income P 25,000
Number of shares of common stock 6,000
Market price of common stock P20
Dividends per share P1.00
What is the price-earnings ratio for this company?
A. 6 times
B. 4.2 times
C. 8 times

D. 4.8 times

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