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

The following information is from the financial statements of Toys for Toddlers Company

For year ended

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

(amount sin thousands)

2007

2006

2005

Sales

$2,534,135

52,187,438

$ 1,925,319

Cost of goods sold

1,634,562

1,383,655

1,229,277

Inventory

54,353

47,433

45,334

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?