Gerrard Construction Co. is an excavation contractor. The following summarized data (in thousands) are taken...

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Gerrard Construction Co. is an excavation contractor. The following summarized data (in thousands) are taken from the December 31, 2013, financial statements:

For the Year Ended December 31, 2013:
Net revenues $ 32,600
Cost of services provided 11,300
Depreciation expense 5,000
Operating income $ 16,300
Interest expense 3,800
Income tax expense 3,400
Net income $ 9,100
At December 31, 2013:
Assets
Cash and short-term investments $ 2,600
Accounts receivable, net 9,700
Property, plant, and equipment, net 80,400
Total assets $ 92,700
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Accounts payable $ 2,000
Income taxes payable 1,300
Notes payable (long term) 47,100
Paid-in capital 13,000
Retained earnings 29,300
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 92,700

Calculate the following financial leverage measures for Gerrard Construction Co. at December 31, 2013:

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Calculate the debt ratio. (Round your answer to 1 decimal place.)

2.

Calculate the Debt/equity ratio. (Round your answer to 1 decimal place.)

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