Calculate the gross profit ratio and inventory turnover ratio. (LO 6)

The following information is from the financial statements of Afua’s International Pasta Corporation.

For year ended (amounts in thousands)

June 30,2 009

June3 0,2 008

June3 0,2 007

Sales( domestic)

$416,049

$429,813

$44s,849

Cost of sales

92,488

98,717

110,632

Inventory

17,030

16,341

12,659

Required

a. Calculate the gross profit ratio for the last 2 years shown.

b. Calculate the inventory turnover ratio for the last 2 years shown.

c. What information do these comparisons provide?