BCD Telecom

Financial Data for 2023 (in $000):

Item	Amount
Cash	35,000
Accounts Receivable	45,000
Inventory	15,000
Prepaid Expenses	5,000
Total Current Assets	100,000
Property, Plant & Equipment	210,000
Total Assets	310,000
Accounts Payable	30,000
Short-term Debt	25,000
Other Current Liabilities	10,000
Total Current Liabilities	65,000
Long-term Debt	100,000
Equity	145,000
Total Liabilities and Equity	310,000

Income Statement for 2023 (in $000):

Item	Amount
Sales	600,000
Cost of Goods Sold	350,000
Gross Profit	250,000
Operating Expenses	110,000
Interest Expense	30,000
Net Income Before Taxes	110,000
Taxes	22,000
Net Income	88,000

Requirements:

1. Calculate the Current Ratio and Quick Ratio.
2. Compute the Debt-Equity Ratio.
3. Determine the Gross Profit Margin and Net Profit Margin.
4. Calculate the Asset Turnover Ratio and Inventory Turnover Ratio.
5. Explain how profitability ratios can impact investor confidence.