4 According to the producer price Index database maintained by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average cost of computer equipment fell 3.8 percent between January and December 2016. Let's see whether these changes are reflected in the income statement of Computer Tycoon Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2016. 2.77 points 00:41:37 Sales Revenue Cost of Goode Sold Cross Profi Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses Interest Expense Income before Income Tax Expense Income Tax Expense Net Income 2016 $104,000 62,000 42,000 36,400 54C 5,060 1,000 s 4,060 2015 $126,000 73,100 52,900 37,800 495 14,605 Skipped 5.400 $ 9,205 cBook Required: Hint 1. Compute the gross profit percentage for each year. Assuming that the change from 2015 to 2016 is the beginning of a sustained trend, is Computer Tycoon likely to earn more or less gross profit from each dollar of sales in 2017? 2. Compute the net profit margin for each year. Given your calculations here and in requirement 1, explain whether Computer Tycoon did a better or worse job of controlling operating expenses in 2016 relative to 2015. 3. Computer Tycoon reported average net fixed assets of $54,600 in 2016 and $45,500 in 2015. Compute the fixed asset turnover ratios for both years. Did the company better utilize Its Investment in fixed assets to generate revenues in 2016 or 2015? 4. Computer Tycoon reported average stockholders' equity of $54,400 in 2016 and $41,200 in 2015. The company has not issued preferred stock. Compute the return on equity ratios for both years. Did the company generate greater returns for stockholders in 2016 than in 2015? Print References Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required 1 Required 2 Required 3 Required 4 1-a. Compute the gross profit percentage for each year. (Round your answers to 1 decimal place.) 1-b. Assuming that the change from 2015 to 2015 is the beginning of a sustained trend, is Computer Tycoon likely to earn more or less gross profit from each dollar of sales in 2017? 1-a Gross Profit Percentage % 2015 2016 % 1-5. Likely to earn in 2017? More Grass Profit Less Gross Profit Required 1 Required 2 >