Determine fishers working capital investment

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The Fisher Apparel Company balance sheet for the year ended 2010 is as follows:

December 31, 2010

(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 Stockholders' 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 stockholders' 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 stockholders' equity if its 2010 earnings after tax are $10,000(000).

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