a. Calculate the indicated ratios for Barry.

b. Construct the DuPont equation for both Barry and the industry.

c. Outline Barrys 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 2015. 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.)