Sparky's
Sparky's Sells Auto Parts -Using Sparky's Financial Information What Is the Company's Inventory Turnover

question 5

Multiple Choice

Sparky's
Sparky's sells auto parts.Provided below is selected financial information from the company's 2012 annual report:
$\begin{array} { l r r } \text { Fiscalyear end } & 2012 & 2011 \\\text { (amounts in thousands of dollars) } & & \\\text { Net sales } & \$ 125,410 & \$ 106,380 \\\text { Cast of Goods Sold } & - 104,090 & - 8 9 , 3 5 5 \\\text { Grass Prafit } & \$ 21,320 & \$ 17,021 \\\text { Irventory } & \$ 31,353 & \$ 30,850\end{array}$
-Using Sparky's financial information what is the company's inventory turnover ratio for 2012?

• A) 0.69
• B) 1.00
• C) 3.35
• D) 4.03

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Definitions:

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure characterized by many firms offering products that are similar but not identical, leading to competitive pricing and product differentiation.

Monopoly

A market structure characterized by a single seller selling a unique product in the market.

Product Differentiation

The technique of setting a product or service apart from competitors to enhance its appeal to a distinct target audience.

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Earnings achieved over an extended period, where all inputs can be adjusted by firms, reflecting the company's ability to adapt and reoptimize operations.