Dogs-R-Us and K-9, Inc. are two retail stores that cater to the needs of dog owners in the greater Charleston area. There is healthy competition between these two establishments. Both operate 52 weeks a year and both sell approximately the same type and dollar value of items. Table provides the cost of goods sold, the average inventory level, and unit value of each item sold in the two stores.

a. Compare the two retail stores in terms of average aggregate inventory value.
b. Compare the two retail stores in terms of weeks of supply.
c. Compare the two retail stores in terms of inventoryturnover.

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DOGS-R-US K-9, INC $640,000.00 $560,000.00 Cost of Goods Sold Category Dog Beds Dog Bones & Treats Pet Feeders Flea & Tick Dog Kennels Dog Pens Patio Pet Doors Dog Ramps Pet Strollers Pet Supplements Dog Toys Average Inventory in Units Value per Unit Average Inventory in Units Value per Unit $55.00 $2.50 $12.50 $7.50 $65.00 $220.00 $120.00 $150.00 $40.00 $4.50 $2.20 200 1,200 50 350 10 10 $55.00 140 250 20 75 $12.50 $7.50 $65.00 $220.00 $120.00 $150.00 $40.00 $4.50 $2.20 10 1,400 250 150 100