Selected ratios for two retailers follow, along with the industry averages: Instructions (a) Compare the profitability of

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Selected ratios for two retailers follow, along with the industry averages:
Selected ratios for two retailers follow, along with the industry

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(a) Compare the profitability of Bargain Hunters with that of Discount Paradise, and with the industry average. Which company is more profitable? Explain.
(b) You would like to invest in the shares of one of the two companies. Your goal is to have regular income from your investment that will help pay your tuition fees for the next few years. Which of the two companies is a better choice for you? Explain.
(c) Assume that instead of looking for regular income, you are looking for growth in the share value so that you can resell the shares at a gain in the future. Now which of the two companies is better for you? Explain.

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Financial Accounting Tools for Business Decision Making

ISBN: 978-1118024492

5th Canadian edition

Authors: Paul D. Kimmel, Jerry J. Weygandt, Donald E. Kieso, Barbara Trenholm, Wayne Irvine

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