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Chapter 9, Problem 9.7BP
Calculate and analyze ratios (LO9–8)
Selected financial data for Surf City and Paradise Falls are as follows:
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1. Calculate the debt to equity ratio for Surf City and Paradise Falls for the most recent year. Which company has the higher ratio?
2. Calculate the return on assets for Surf City and Paradise Falls. Which company appears more profitable?
3. Calculate the times interest earned ratio for Surf City and Paradise Falls. Which company is better able to meet interest payments as they become due?
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