4-23 RATIO ANALYSIS Data for Barry Computer Co. and its industry averages follow. The firm's debt is priced at par, so the market value of its debt equals its book value. Since dollars are in thousands, the number of shares is shown in thousands too. a. Calculate the indicated ratios for Barry. b. Construct the DuPont equation for both Barry and the industry. c. Outline Barry's strengths and weaknesses as revealed by your analysis. d. Suppose Barry had doubled its sales as well as its inventories, accounts receivable, and common equity during 2021. How would that information affect the validity of your ratio analysis? (Hint: Think about averages and the effects of rapid growth on ratios if averages are not used. No calculations are needed.) Barry Computer Company: Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2021 (in thousands) Cash $ 77,500 Accounts payable $129,000 Receivables 336,000 Other current liabilities 117,000 Inventories 241,500 Notes payable to bank 84,000 Total current assets $655,000 Total current liabilities $330,000 Long-term debt 256,500 Not fixed assets 292,500 Common equity (36,100 shares) 361,000 Total assets $947,500 Total liabilities and equity $947,500