The following income statements were drawn from the annual reports of the Atlanta Company and the Boston Company: Atlanta* $ 34,300 (16,740) 17,560 Boston $ 86, 100 (63,660) 22,440 Net sales Cost of goods sold Gross margin Less: Operating exp. Selling and admin. exp. Net income (12,940) $ 4,620 (16,876) $ 5,564 *All figures are reported in thousands of dollars. Required a-1. Compute the gross margin percentages and return-on-sales ratios of Atlanta and Boston. (Round your answers to the nearest whole number.) a-2. One of the companies is a high-end retailer that operates in exclusive shopping malls. The other operates discount stores located in low-cost, standalone buildings. Ascertain which of the company is a high-end retailer based on ratios computed. b. If Atlanta and Boston have equity of $16,200 and $21,400, respectively, which company is in the more profitable business? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required A1 Required A2 Required B Compute the gross margin percentages and return-on-sales ratios of Atlanta and Boston. Atlanta Boston % % Gross margin percentages Return-on-sales ratios % % One of the companies is a high-end retailer that operates in exclusive shopping malls. The other operates discount stores located in low-cost, standalone buildings. Ascertain which of the company is a high-end retailer based on ratios computed. Ascertain which of the company is a high-end retailer based on ratios computed. If Atlanta and Boston have equity of $16,200 and $21,400, respectively, which company is in the more profitable business? Which company is in the more profitable business