The following condensed information was reported by Peabody Toys, Inc., for 2018 and 2017:

Required:
1. Determine the following ratios for 2018:
a. Profit margin on sales
b. Return on assets
c. Return on shareholders' equity
2. Determine the amount of dividends paid to shareholders during 2018.

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($ in thousands) 2017 Income statement Information Net sales Net income Balance sheet Information Current assets Property, plant, and equipment (net) $4,200 124 $5,200 $ 750 950 $1.700 $ 450 750 $ 800 $1,900 $ 600 Total assets Current liabilities Paid-in capital Retained earnings 100 Liabilities and shareholders' equity $1,900 $1.700