The Following Information Relates to Tappan Corporation

question 16

Essay

The following information relates to Tappan Corporation.
Required:
a. What is the book value per share of common stock for the current year?
b. What is the price-earnings ratio for the current year?
c. What is the rate of return on total assets for the current year?
d. What is the times-interest-earned ratio for the current year?

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