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CC$13-1($Algo$)$ Evaluating Profitability, Liquidity, and Solvency $[$LO $13-4,$ LO $13-5]$

Looking back over the last few years, it is clear that Nicole Mackisey has accomplished a lot running her business, Nicole's Getaway Spa $($NGS$).$ Nicole is curious about her company's performance as she compares its financial statements.

$1-$a$.$ Calculate the net profit margin, gross profit percentage, return on equity, and fixed asset turnover ratio for $2021$ and $2020.$

$1-$b$.$ Was NGS more profitable in $2021$ or $2020?$

$2.$ Calculate the current ratio for $2021$ and $2020$

$3-.$ Calculate the debt$-$to$-$assets ratio and times interest earned ratio for $2021$ and $2020.$

$3-$b$.$ Was NGS more solvent in $2021$ or $2020?$