Create a balance sheet that includes net profit margin using a spreadsheet program. Create columns with headings such as Total Sales, Overhead Costs, Assets, Liabilities and Net Profit Margin.

According to the balance sheet for the same time period, Wal-Mart had $80.55 billion in stockholders' equity and $44 billion in long-term debt, for a total invested capital of $124.55 billion.

The first step in calculating a capital outlay is figuring out the value of fixed or tangible assets. Use your balance sheet to learn the value of these tangible assets and list their values ...

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