1. Present an overview of Hospitals financial position for years 20X1 to 20X5 using the Du Pont component financial ratios and one liquidity ratio

2. Use ratio analysis to identify the hospitals financial strengths and weaknesses by picking at least two additional measures for each Du Pont component (profitability, activity, capital structure) for the years 20X1 to 20X5

3. Use an operational analysis to identify the operational factor that can help the hospitals financial condition. Pick at least three different measures and conduct the analysis for the years 20X1 to 20X5

4. Using your findings from questions 1-3, summarize your evaluation of the hospital's performance. Consider the development of the hospitals financial performance over time. However, do not simply rehash the numbersrather, present your views on the potential underlying economic and managerial factors that may have caused any problems in the financial and operating analysis. Think about how you might combine your findings into a logical story that explains the hospitals performance.

I mainly would like a very detailed response to question 4, questions 1-3 are not as important

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