Account balances at the beginning of the year were: accounts receivable, $150,000; and inventory, $260,000. all sales were on account. assume that castile products, inc., paid dividends of $3.75 per share during the year. also assume that the company’s common stock had a market price of $73 at the end of the year and there was no change in the number of outstanding shares of common stock during the year. required: compute financial ratios as follows: 1. earnings per share. (round your answer to 2 decimal places.) 2. dividend payout ratio. (round your intermediate calculations to 2 decimal places. round your percentage final answer to 2 decimal places.) 3. dividend yield ratio. (round your percentage answer to 2 decimal places.) 4. price-earnings ratio. (round your intermediate calculations and final answer to 2 decimal places.) 5. book value per share. (round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

Popeye produces 20 cans of spinach in 8 hours. wimpy produces 15 hamburgers in 10 hours. if each hamburger trades for 1.5 cans of spinach, then: a.wimpy’s production and productivity are greater than popeye’s. b.popeye’s production is greater than wimpy’s, but his productivity is less. c.wimpy’s production is greater than popeye’s, but his productivity is less. d.popeye’s production and productivity are greater than wimpy’s.

Anita has been named ceo of a popular sports apparel company. as ceo, she is tasked with setting the firm's corporate strategy. which of the following decisions is anita most likely to makea) whether to pursue a differentiation or cost leadership strategy b) which customer segments to target c) how to achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction d) what range of products the firm should offer

Acolleague from the plant in germany has arrived at the chicago plant to share insights on a recent product line changeover implemented in germany. this changeover has saved thousands of euros at the german facility, but jim does not think it will work in the united states. jim feels that there is a completely different attitude towards work and innovation in the u.s., and in fact, thinks the german facility is technologically behind his plant. additionally, the colleague often mispronounces words when he speaks english, and doesn't dress appropriately for the u.s. office. he showed up to work on the plant floor in a formal suit and tie, with dress shoes that had a slippery sole. however, the colleague is a guest, and it is important that jim pretends to be interested. identify the listening barriers. check all that apply. thought speed grandstanding faking attention nonverbal distractions psychological barriers