question 32
Multiple Choice
Exhibit 10.8
Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)
Zeco Company has the following financial statements for year ending 12/31/2008.
SalesCost of Goods SoldGross ProfitDepreciationOperating ExpensesAdministration Exp.Operating Profit 15,000Interest ExpenseProfit Before TaxesTaxesNet IncomeDividends1,000,000750,000250,000100,00070,00065,0008,0007,0002,8004,2003,200
AssetsCashAccounts ReceivableInventoryTotal Current AssetsNet Fixed AssetsTotal Assets50,000250,000325,000825,000450,0001,275,000LiabilitiesNotes PayableAccounts PayableTotal Current Liab.Long Term DebtCommon StockRetained EarningsTotal Liab. & Earnings250,000350,000800,000225,000200,00050,0001,275,000
The Zeco Company's industry averages are as follows:
Net Profit Margin = 4.5%; Total Asset Turnover = 0.8; Total Assets/Equity = 1.5
-Refer to Exhibit 10.8.Calculate Zeco Company's Net Profit Margin.
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