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Question
Mercedes, Co. has the following quarterly financial information.
| 4th Quarter | 3rd Quarter | 2nd Quarter | 1st Quarter | |
| Sales Revenue | $901,800 | $ 911,300 | $ 909,600 | $ 917,400 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | 304,500 | 317,100 | 316,700 | 321,900 |
| Operating Expenses | 247,700 | 259,100 | 257,300 | 261,400 |
| Interest Expense | 3,600 | 3,600 | 3,600 | 3,500 |
| Income Tax Expense | 84,300 | 87,200 | 87,200 | 89,700 |
| Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding | 793,030 | 788,064 | 789,670 | 803,000 |
| Stock price when Q4 EPS released | $24.00 |
Required:
Part a. Calculate the gross profit percentage for each quarter.
Part b. Calculate the net profit margin for each quarter.
Part c. Calculate the EPS for each quarter.
Part d. Calculate the Price/Earnings ratio at the end of the year.
Part e. Evaluate the companys profitability.
Round all ratios to two decimal places.
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