2017 Mariner, Inc. Comparative Income Statement Years Ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 2019 2018 Dollars in thousands Net Sales Revenue $ 183,000 $ 151,000 Cost of Goods Sold 94,000 85,000 Selling and Administrative Expenses 45,500 40,000 Interest Expense 7,500 10,500 Income Tax Expense 13,000 11,500 $ 23,000 $ 4,000 Net Income Additional data: Total Assets Common Stockholders' Equity Preferred Dividends Common Shares outstanding During the Year $ 206,000 $ 189,000 $ 174,000 93,000 85,500 81,000 3,000 3,000 0 25,000 25,000 20,000 1. Calculate the profit margin ratio for 2019 and 2018. 2. Calculate the rate of return on total assets for 2019 and 2018. 3. Calculate the asset turnover ratio for 2019 and 2018. 4. Calculate the rate of return on common stockholders' equity for 2019 and 2018. 5. Calculate the earnings per share for 2019 and 2018. 6. Calculate the 2019 dividend payout on common stock. Assume dividends per share for common stock are equal to $0.50 per share. 7. Did the company's operating performance improve or deteriorate during 2019? a