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Chapter 13, Problem 13.3AP
(a)(1)
To determine
Financial Ratios: Financial ratios are the metrics used to evaluate the liquidity, capabilities, profitability, and overall performance of a company.
To compute: Profit margin ratio for 2016 and 2017
(2)
To determine
To compute: Gross profit ratio for 2017 and 2016.
(3)
To determine
To compute: Asset turnover ratio for 2017 and 2016.
(4)
To determine
To compute: Earnings per share
(5)
To determine
To compute: Price earnings ratio for 2017 and 2016
(6)
To determine
Payout ratio for 2017 and 2016
(7)
To determine
To compute: Debt to asset ratio for 2017 and 2016
(b)
To determine
The Improvement or lack in the financial position of J Company
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