The following information pertains to Blue Flower Company. Assume that all balance sheet amounts represent both average and ending balance figures. Assume that all sales were on credit.
Assets
Cash and short-term investments $ 45,000
Accounts receivable (net) 30,000
Inventory 25,000
Property, plant and equipment 210,000
Total Assets $310 000
Liabilities and Stockholders Equity
Current liabilities $ 60,000
Long-term liabilities 95,000
Stockholders' equity-common 155,000
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity $310.000
Income Statement
Sales revenue $ 116,000
Cost of goods sold 66.000
Gross margin 50,000
Operating expenses 30.000
Net income $20,000
Number of shares of common stock 6,000
Market pice of common stock $20
Dividends per share on common stock .50
Cash provided by operations $35,000
What is the inventory turnover for this company?
1) 2.6 times
2) 4.6 times
3) 5.3 times
4) 0.38 time