Use the information provided below to answer the following questions.

$4\mathrm{.}1$

Calculate the following ratios for $2023$ only. Note: Use the formulas provided in the formula sheet only $($that appear after QUESTION $5).$ Answers to the ratios must be expressed to two decimal places.

$4\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}1$

Inventory turnover

$(2$ marks$)$

$4\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}2$

Net profit margin

$(2$ marks$)$

$4\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}3$

Debt$-$equity

$(2$ marks$)$

$4\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}4$

Earnings per share

$(2$ marks$)$

$4\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}5$

Finance cost coverage

$(2$ marks$)$

$4\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}6$

Average collection period

$(2$ marks$)$

$4\mathrm{.}2$

Will the company be able to pay its short$-$term debts if business conditions are unfavourable? Motivate your answer by using an appropriate ratio.

$(4$ marks$)$

$4\mathrm{.}3$

Will the shareholders of the company be satisfied with the return on their investments? Support your answer with the use of an appropriate ratio.

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