QUESTION 2 (20 Marks) REQUIRED Use the information provided below to answer the following questions: 2.1 Comment on the financial result of the company. (2 marks) 2.2 Is the company efficient in its collection of debts arising from credit sales? Motivate your answer by using an appropriate ratio. (3 marks) 2.3 Will creditors allow credit under distress business conditions to Silverstone Limited? Explain your answer with the relevant ratio. (3 marks) 2.4 Would the shareholders be happy with the profitability of the company? Use an appropriate ratio to motivate your answer. (4 marks) 2.5 Calculate the ratio for 2021 that reflects how the stock market is judging the companys earnings performance and prospects. (4 marks) 2.6 Explain the impact on the cost of sales in the statement of comprehensive income if LIFO rather than FIFO method of valuing inventories is used during periods of rising prices. (4 marks) INFORMATION Extracts of the statement of comprehensive income and statement of financial position of Silverstone Limited for 2021 and 2020 are as follows: Statement of Comprehensive Income for the year ended 31 December: 2021 2020 Sales 6 400 000 5 440 000 Cost of sales 4 000 3 264 000 Gross profit 2 400 000 2 176 000 Operating expenses 960 000 1 056 000 Operating profit 1 440 000 1 120 000 Profit before tax 1 280 000 1 040 000 Profit after tax 896 000 728 000