Question: Presented here are summarized data from the balance sheets and income statements of Wiper Inc.: WIPER INC. Condensed Balance Sheets December 31, 2020, 2019, 2018

Presented here are summarized data from the balance sheets and income statements of Wiper Inc.:

WIPER INC.
Condensed Balance Sheets
December 31, 2020, 2019, 2018
(in millions)
2020 2019 2018
Current assets $ 650 $ 900 $ 700
Other assets 2,750 2,050 1,750
Total assets $ 3,400 $ 2,950 $ 2,450
Current liabilities $ 500 $ 800 $ 700
Long-term liabilities 1,500 1,000 800
Stockholders' equity 1,400 1,150 950
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 3,400 $ 2,950 $ 2,450

WIPER INC.
Selected Income Statement and Other Data
For the year Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(in millions)
2020 2019
Income statement data:
Sales $ 3,300 $ 2,900
Operating income 380 300
Interest expense 80 70
Net income 300 230
Other data:
Average number of common shares outstanding 44 42
Total dividends paid $ 50 $ 30

  1. If Wiper's stock had a price/earnings ratio of 14 at the end of 2020, what was the market price of the stock?
  2. Calculate the cash dividend per share for 2020 and the dividend yield based on the market price calculated in part e.
  3. Calculate the dividend payout ratio for 2020.
  4. Assume that accounts receivable at December 31, 2020, totaled $310 million. Calculate the number of days' sales in receivables at that date.
  5. Calculate Wiper's debt ratio and debt/equity ratio at December 31, 2020 and 2019.
  6. Calculate the times interest earned ratio for 2020 and 2019.

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