Asked by Winifred Akabogu on Apr 26, 2024

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A company's current assets are $23,420,its quick assets are $13,890 and its current liabilities are $12,220.Its acid-test ratio equals:

A) 0.88.
B) 1.91.
C) 1.14.
D) 0.52.
E) 1.41.

Acid-Test Ratio

A financial metric that assesses a company's ability to pay off its short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets, excluding inventories.

Quick Assets

Assets that can be quickly converted into cash without significantly affecting their value, including cash, marketable securities, and accounts receivable.

Current Assets

Valuables intended to be converted to cash, liquidated, or expended over the course of one year or the operational cycle, whichever timeframe is more extended.

  • Distinguish between continuous and intermittent inventory management systems, along with their effects on financial statements.
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Kendall HornungApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Acid-test ratio = (Quick Assets) / (Current Liabilities)
Acid-test ratio = 13,890 / 12,220
Acid-test ratio = 1.14