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 electric company or a wholesale lumberyard? Why?

c. Which company would you expect to have a higher price-to- earnings ratio: Flatbush Shipyards or Advanced Scientific Devices? Why?

d. Which company would you expect to have a higher current ratio: a jewelry store or a grocery store? Why?

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