Determine the ratio of liabilities to stockholders equity


Recent balance sheet information for two companies in the food industry, H.J. Heinz Company and The Hershey Company, are as follows (in thousands of dollars):

(a) Determine the ratio of liabilities to stockholders' equity for both companies. Round to one decimal place

(b) Determine the ratio of fixed assets to long-term liabilities for both companies. Round to one decimal place

(c) Interpret the ratio differences between the two companies.  

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