DSG international plc, Best Buy, Circuit City, and RadioShack are competitors in the global marketplace. Selected data for DSG follow.

Required
1. Review the discussion of the importance of the cost of goods sold divided by total expenses ratio in BTN 3-2. Compute the cost of goods sold to total expenses ratio for DSG for the two years of data provided.
2. Comment on the similarities or differences in the ratio results calculated in part 1 and in BTN 3-2 across years andcompanies.

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(millions of pounds) Cost of goods sold General, selling. Current Year Prior Year E7,285 E6.369 . . and administrative expenses... Total expenses. 381 £7.666 339 £6.708