The following information pertains to Carlton 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 $ 40,000 Accounts receivable (net) 25,000 Inventory 20,000 Property, plant and equipment 210,000 Total assets $295,000 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Current liabilities 60,000 Long-term liabilities 85,000 Stockholders’ equity-common 150,000 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $295,000 Income Statement Net sales $ 85,000 Cost of goods sold 45,000 Gross margin 40,000 Operating expenses 15,000 Interest expense 5,000 Net income $ 20,000 Number of shares of common stock 6,000000 Market price of common stock $20 Total dividends paid $5,400 Cash provided by operations $30,000 What is the price-earnings ratio for this company? Round your answer to one decimal point. 8.0 times 2.5 times 4.0 times

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