Sales Revenue Cost of Goods Sold Gross Profit Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses Interest Expense Income before Income Tax Expense Income Tax Expense Net Income 2016 2015 $114,000 $141,000 67,000 77,100 47,000 63,900 37,400 39,800 640 545 8,960 2,000 23,555 6,400 $ 6,960 $ 17,155 Required: 1. Compute the gross profit percentage for each year. Assuming that the change from 2015 to 2016 is the beginning of a sustained trend, is Computer Tycoon likely to earn more or less gross profit from each dollar of sales in 2017? 2. Compute the net profit margin for each year. Given your calculations here and in requirement 1, explain whether Computer Tycoon did a better or worse job of controlling operating expenses in 2016 relative to 2015. 3. Computer Tycoon reported average net fixed assets of $55,600 in 2016 and $46,500 in 2015. Compute the fixed asset turnover ratios for both years. Did the company better utilize its investment in fixed assets to generate revenues in 2016 or 2015? 4. Computer Tycoon reported average stockholders' equity of $55,400 in 2016 and $42,200 in 2015. The company has not issued preferred stock. Compute the return on equity ratios for both years. Did the company generate greater returns for stockholders in 2016 than in 2015? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required 1 Required 2 Required 3 Required 4 2-a. Compute the net profit margin for each year. (Round your answers to 1 decimal place.) 2-b. Did Computer Tycoon do a better or worse job of controlling operating expenses in 2016 relative to 2015? 2-a. 2015 2016 Net Profit Margin % % 2-b. Controlling operating expenses in 2016 vs 2015? Better Job OWorse Job