Item	2018	2019
Accounts Payable	120.0	150.0
Accounts Receivable	150.0	180.0
Accumulated Depreciation	330.0	360.0
Cash & Cash Equivalents	10.0	12.0
Common Stock	150.0	200.0
Cost of Goods Sold	750.0	850.0
Depreciation	25.0	30.0
Interest Expense	30.0	33.0
Inventory	200.0	180.0
Long-term Debt	150.0	150.0
Gross Plant & Equipment	650.0	780.0
Retained Earnings	208.5	225.0
Sales	1,500.0	1,700.0
SG&A Expenses	500.0	570.0
Notes Payable	51.5	67.0
Tax Rate	21%	21%

How much did Thompson Company spend in acquiring fixed assets in 2019?

How much dividend did Thompson Company pay out during 2019?

Using the end of year numbers, did the long-term solvency ratios improve or deteriorate from 2018 to 2019? Answer this question using at least two long-term solvency ratios.

Using the end of year numbers, did the asset management efficiency improve or deteriorate from 2018 to 2019? Answer this question using at least two asset management financial ratios.