What is fisher investment in current assets


Question: 1. The Fisher Apparel Company balance sheet for the year ended 2006 is as follows:

December 31, 2006
(In Thousands of Dollars)

Assets
Cash                                                      3,810
Marketable Securities                               2,700
Accounts Receivable                               27,480
Inventories                                            41,295
Plant and Equipment                               64,650
Less Accumulated depreciation                17,100
Net plant and equipment                         47,550
Total Assets                                         122,835
Liabilities and stockholder's equity
Accounts payable                                   14,582
Current portion of long term debt              3,000
Accrued wages                                        1,200
Accrued taxes                                          3,600
Other current liabilities                              2,200
Long term debt                                       33,000
Common stock ($10 par)                         19,500
Capital contributed in excess of par           15,000
Retained earnings                                    30,753
Total liabilities and stockholder's equity    122,835

a. What is Fisher's investment in current assets?

b. Determine Fisher's working capital investment

c. Determine Fisher's current ratio.

d. Determine Fisher's return on stockholder's equity if its 2006 earnings after tax are $10,000(000).

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