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12. Challenge Problem Below are financial statements for Global Manufacturing. After computing the ratios we discussed in this chapter, discuss strong and weak points of Global's performance. DECEMBER 3 ASSETS Cash and marketable securities Accounts receivable Inventories Total current assets Gross plant and equipment Less: accumulated depreciation Net plant and equipment Land Total fixed assets Total assets LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Accounts payable Notes payable Accrued liabilities Total current liabilities 2015 2014 2013 $25,000 100,000 $16,000 80,00056,000 125,000100,00080,000 250,000 200,000152,000 300,000 225,000200,000 75,000-50,000 200,000 150,000150,000 50,00050,000 250,000 200,000 200,000 $500,000 $400,000 $352,000 $20,000 -100,000 50,000 $78,000 $65,000 $58,000 10,000 10,000 25,00025,000 142,000 100,00093,000 34,000 30,000