Samson, Inc

question 37

Essay

Samson, Inc., presents the following comparative balance sheets and income statement (all amounts in thousands of dollars):

¹Includes interest paid in cash of $23.
See information regarding Samson, Inc. above. The following additional information is provided:

Required:
Compute the following:

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