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The financial information below was taken from the annual financial statements of Gant Company.
2003 2002
Current assets $200,000 $170,000
Current liabilities 80,000 90,000
Total assets 550,000 450,000
Sales 720,000 600,000
Cost of goods sold 472,000 510,000
Inventory 100,000 110,000
Receivables (net) 100,000 60,000
Net income 60,000 48,000

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Calculate the following ratios for Gant Company for 2003.
1. Current ratio.
2. Average collection period of receivables in days.
3. Return on assets.
4. Profit margin ratio.

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2003 2002
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