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a. Which company would you expect to have the higher debt-to- equity ratio, a financial institution or a high-technology company? Why?

b. Which company would you expect to have a higher profit margin, an appliance manufacturer or a wholesale grocer? Why?

c. Which company would you expect to have a higher price-to- earnings ratio, Mantis Tractors or Glue-gull Internet Inc.? Why?

d. Which company would you expect to have a higher current ratio, a jewelry store or a retail bookstore? Why?