The following financial statements were prepared for the management of MNM Ltd. The statements contain some information
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Additional information
1. The balances of certain accounts at the beginning of the year are:
2. Total assets and total equity at the beginning of the year were $387 500 and $190 500 respectively.
3. Income tax expense for the year was $31 500. Net finance expenses were $3150.
Required
Identify and calculate the ratios that a financial analyst might calculate to give some indication of the following:
a. The entity's earning ability
b. The extent to which internal sources have been used to finance asset acquisitions
c. The rapidity with which accounts receivable are collected
d. The ability of the entity to meet unexpected demands for working capital
e. The ability of the entity's earning to cover its interest commitments
f. The length of time taken by the entity to sell its inventories.
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