Comparative financial statement data for Sheridan Ltd. and Sunland Ltd., two competitors, follow: Net sales Cost of goods sold Operating expenses Interest expense Income tax expense Current assets Capital assets (net) Current liabilities Long-term liabilities Share capital Retained earnings Sheridan Ltd. 2024 $1,231,000 396,000 66,000 2,000 16,460 1,109,000 1,759,000 274,000 789,000 981,715 823,285 2023 $1,007,000 1,661,000 908,000 669,000 893,000 198,000 Sunland Ltd. 2024 $901,000 625,000 69,000 2,100 6,600 300,000 650,250 84,400 125,000 385,000 355,850 2023 $173,000 512,000 66,000 86,000 375,000 158,000

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