Past quarterly data are presented below for Company company's fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest to January 31. The other company is the Gillette Company prior to its acquisition by Procter \& Gamble. Gillette manufactures and sells blades, razors, and toiletries. Gillette was on a calendar year basis.

Required

a. Compute the percentage of annual net sales generated each quarter by Company C. Round to the nearest percent.

b. Compute the percentage of annual net sales generated each quarter by Company D. Round to the nearest percent.

c. Which company has the most seasonal business? Briefly explain.

d. Which company is Toys " \(R\) " Us? The Gillette Company? Briefly explain.

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(Amounts in Millions) First Second Third Fourth Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Year Company C Net Sales $1,216.6 $1,237.3 $1,339.7 $1,617.2 $5,410.8 Gross profit. Company D 753.1 773.6 839.0 1,000.8 3,366.5 Net Sales... Gross profit. $1,172.5 362.5 $1,249.1 384.6 $1,345.8 $3,401.8 $7,169.2 423.2 1,030.3 2,200.6