Answer:
Staples, Inc.
a. Indication of whether each account appears on the balance sheet (B) or income statement (I):
Staples, Inc. ($ millions) Amount Classification
Sales                                                 $24,381 (I)
Accumulated depreciation                 4,067 (B)
Depreciation expense                           408 (I)
Retained earnings                              6,694 (B)
Net income (loss)                                   (211) (I)
Property, plant & equipment, net      6,030 (B)
Selling, general and admin expense 4,884 (I)
Accounts receivable                            1,816 (B)
Total liabilities                                     6,144 (B)
Stockholders' equity                          6,136 (B)
b) Total Assets = $3,779
Total Expenses = $5,292
c) Net Loss Margin = -0.87%
Total Liabilities-to-Equity Ratio = = 100.13%
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Total assets:
Accumulated depreciation                (4,067) (B)
Property, plant & equipment, net      6,030 (B)  
Accounts receivable                            1,816 (B)
Total assets  =                                  $3,779
Total Expenses:
Depreciation expense                           408 (I)  
Selling, general and admin expense 4,884 (I)
Total expenses =                              $5,292
Net profit (loss) margin = $(211)/ $24,381  * 100 = -0.865%
Total  liabilities-to-equity ratio = total liabilities/stockholders' equity * 100
= $6,144/$6,136 * 100
= 100.13%