Using the data provided for a company in Jackson, what is the price-earnings ratio?

The following information pertains to a company in Jackson. Assume that all balance sheet amounts represent both average and ending balance figures and that all sales were on credit. Use this information to answer the questions that follow.

Assets

Cash and short-term investments	$ 30,000
Accounts receivable (net)	20,000
Inventory	15,000
Property, plant, and equipment	185,000
Total assets	$250,000

Liabilities and Stockholders Equity

Current liabilities	$ 45,000
Long-term liabilities	70,000
Stockholders equityCommon	135,000
Total liabilities and stockholders equity	$250,000

Income Statement

Sales	$ 85,000
Cost of goods sold	45,000
Gross margin	$ 40,000
Operating expenses	(15,000)
Interest expense	(5,000)
Net income	$ 20,000

Number of shares of common stock outstanding		6,000
Market price of common stock		$20
Total dividends paid		$9,000
Cash provided by operations		$30,000

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