Staples, Inc. is one of the largest suppliers of office products in the United States. It had a net income of $995.7 million and sales of $19,372.7 million in 2007. Its total assets were $8,397.3 million at the beginning of the year and $9,036.3 million at the end of the year. What is Staples, Inc.'s (a) asset turnover ratio and (b) profit margin ratio?

Staples, Inc. is one of the largest suppliers of office products in the United States. It had a net income of $995.7 million and sales of $19,372.7 million in 2007. Its total assets were $8,397.3 million at the beginning of the year and $9,036.3 million at the end of the year. What is Staples, Inc.'s (a) asset turnover ratio and (b) profit margin ratio?

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