The Balance Sheet and Income Statement Shown Below Are for Pettijohn

question 100

Multiple Choice

The balance sheet and income statement shown below are for Pettijohn Inc. Note that the firm has no amortization charges, it does not lease any assets, none of its debt must be retired during the next 5 years, and the notes payable will be rolled over.

-What is the firm's book value per share?

• A) $61.73
• B) $64.98
• C) $68.40
• D) $72.00
• E) $75.60

Calculate the margin of safety in both dollars and percentage terms.

Compute target profit analysis in unit and dollar sales.

Understand the implications of a change in total sales or sales mix on company profitability.

Determine the contribution margin ratio and its significance in break-even analysis.

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