Data for lozano chip company and its industry averages follow.
a. calculate the indicated ratios for lozano.
b. construct the extended dupont equation for both lozano and the industry.
c. outline lozano’s strengths and weaknesses as revealed by your analysis.

What are the forecasted levels of the line of credit and special dividends? (hints: create a column showing the ratios for the current year; then create a new column showing the ratios used in the forecast. also, create a preliminary forecast that doesn’t include any new line of credit or special dividends. identify the financing deficit or surplus in this preliminary forecast and then add a new column that shows the final forecast that includes any new line of credit or special dividend.) now assume that the growth in sales is only 3%. what are the forecasted levels of the line of credit and special dividends?

Which one of the following statements is true? ddt does not prevent disease from passing from agricultural animals to humans. cost was a major factor in the united states government's decision to ban ddt. many african governments concluded that the potential long-term health effects of ddt were not as serious as the immediate problem of insect control. ddt cannot accumulate in the fat of animals. the ddt ban in the united states has made it very difficult to control agricultural insect pests.

Before setting your prices, it's wise to a. subtract your profit margin from your costs. b. research industry standards. c. memorize the formula for cost plus. d. ignore your competitors' prices.