Locate the Balance sheets for the same companies as in Written Assignment #1. What is the book value of equity these companies? The market value of a company is the number of shares of stock outstanding times the price per share. This information can be found on the internet using the ticker symbol for each of the companies. What is the market value of the companies equity at the market close of the same date as the book value? (And now the important part...) Why are the numbers not the same? Which number is more relevant for shareholders, investors, financiers, etc.? Why is one value better to use than the other?