a. Calculate the following ratios for both Carson and BGT:

Carsons current ratio is_____.

BGT's current ratio is_____.

Carsons times interest earned is____times.

BGT's times interest earned is_____times.

Carsons inventory turnover is_____times.

BGT's inventory turnover is_____times.

Carsons total asset turnover is______.

BGT's total asset turnover is______.

Carsons operating profit margin is______.

BGT is operating profit margin is______.

Carsons operating return on assets is______.

BGT's operating return on assets is______.

Carsons debt ratio is______.

BGT's debt ratio is

Carsons average collection period is_____days.

BGT's average collection period is_____days.

Carsons fixed asset turnover is______.

BGT's fixed asset turnover is______.

Carsons return on equity is______.

BGT's return on equity is______.

b. Analyze the differences you observe between the two firms.Comment on what you view as weaknesses in the performance of Carson as compared to BGT that Carson's management might focus on to improve its operations.