5. A friend has been offered a sales repre c., a small publisher of computer-related books,...

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5. A friend has been offered a sales repre c., a small publisher of computer-related books, but wants to know more about the com- pany. Because of your expertise in financial analysis, you offer to help analyze Draper's financial health. Draper has provided the following selected financial information: Account balances on December 31, 2015 Inventory Net sales Current assets Cost of goods sold Total liabilities Net profit Total assets $ 72,000 450,000 150,000 290,000 180,000 35,400 385,000 75,000 Current liabilities Other information Number of common shares outstanding 25,000 Inventory at January 1, 2015 48,000 Calculate the following ratios for 2015: acid-test (quick) ratio, inventory turnover ratio, net profit margin, return on equity (ROE), debt-to-equity ratio, and earnings per share (EPS). Summarize your assessment of the company's financial perfor mance, based on these ratios, in a report for your friend. What other information would you I like to have to complete your evaluation? 5. A friend has been offered a sales repre c., a small publisher of computer-related books, but wants to know more about the com- pany. Because of your expertise in financial analysis, you offer to help analyze Draper's financial health. Draper has provided the following selected financial information: Account balances on December 31, 2015 Inventory Net sales Current assets Cost of goods sold Total liabilities Net profit Total assets $ 72,000 450,000 150,000 290,000 180,000 35,400 385,000 75,000 Current liabilities Other information Number of common shares outstanding 25,000 Inventory at January 1, 2015 48,000 Calculate the following ratios for 2015: acid-test (quick) ratio, inventory turnover ratio, net profit margin, return on equity (ROE), debt-to-equity ratio, and earnings per share (EPS). Summarize your assessment of the company's financial perfor mance, based on these ratios, in a report for your friend. What other information would you I like to have to complete your evaluation?