Rollins Inc. is considering expanding its operations into different regions of the country; however, this expansion will require significant cash flow as well as additional financing. Rollins reported the following information for 2019: cash provided by operating activities, $387,200; cash provided by investing activities, $108,700; average debt maturing over the next 5 years, $345,500; capital expenditures, $261,430; cash dividends, $40,000.
Required:
Compute free cash flow and the cash flow adequacy ratio. (Round ratio to two decimal places.) Comment on Rollins' ability to expand its operations.