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Requirement $3.$ For the analysis of financial$$ position, compute FranklinFranklin Department$$ Stores' $($a$)$ ratio of current assets to total assets and$($b$)$ ratio of$$ stockholders' equity to total assets. Compare these ratios with the industry averages. Is FranklinFranklin Department$$ Stores' financial position better or worse than the industry$$ averages?

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