
Survey Of Accounting
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ISBN: 9781259631122
Author: Edmonds, Thomas P.
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 9, Problem 21P
Problem 9-21 Ratio analysis
Selected data for Dalton Company for 2018 and additional information on industry averages follow:
Required
- a. Calculate and compare Dalton Company’s ratios with the industry averages.
- b. Discuss factors you would consider in deciding whether to invest in the company.
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