Calculate the appropriate ratios (expressed to two decimal places) and provide an interpretation of your answers for each of the following over the two-year period:

2.1 The effectiveness of the company regarding the management of its accounts payable. (5 marks)

2.2 The ability of the company to settle its short-term debts under distress conditions. (4 marks)

2.3 The percentage of the profit that has been retained in the company. (4 marks)

2.4 The profitability of the company from the point of view of the shareholders. (4 marks)

2.5 A measure of the efficiency with which the total assets of company are managed. (4 marks)

2.6 The effectiveness of the credit administration of the company in respect of its customers