Dogs-R-Us and K-9 Inc. are two retail stores that cater to the needs of dog owners in the greater Charleston area. There is healthy competition between these two establishments. Both operate 52 weeks a year and both sell approximately the same type and dollar value of items. Table 1 provides the cost of goods sold, the average inventory level, and unit value of each item sold in the two stores.

	Dogs-R-Us		K-9 Inc.
Cost of Goods Sold	$590,000.00		$680,000.00
Category	Average Inventory in Units	Value per Unit	Average Inventory in Units	Value per Unit
Dog Beds	210	$55.00	150	$55.00
Dog Bones & Treats	1,100	$2.50	260	$2.50
Pet Feeders	60	$12.00	25	$12.50
Flea & Tick	360	$7.50	70	$7.20
Dog Kennels	10	$65.00	2	$60.00
Dog Pens	10	$220.00	3	$220.00
Patio Pet Doors	7	$125.00	4	$120.00
Dog Ramps	3	$150.00	3	$155.00
Pet Strollers	7	$42.50	3	$42.50
Pet Supplements	1,350	$4.70	160	$4.50
Dog Toys	240	$2.20	90	$2.30

a. Compare the two retail stores in terms of average aggregate inventory value.

The average aggregate inventory value for Dogs-R-Us is $_____

The average aggregate inventory value for K-9 Inc is $_____

b. Compare the two retail stores in terms of weeks of supply.

c. Compare the two retail stores in terms of inventory turnover.