Question

The following balance sheet items, listed in alphabetical order, are available from the records of Ruth Corporation at December 31, 2017: Accounts payable $16,590 Income taxes payable $5,900 Accounts receivable 21,240 Interest payable 1,415 Accumulated depreciation - automobiles 20,870 Inventory 43,765 Accumulated depreciation - buildings 43,730 Land 269,000 Automobiles 104,350 Long-term investments 82,235 Bonds payable, due December 31, 2021 148,000 Notes payable, due June 30, 2018 9,000 Buildings 218,650 Office supplies 2,325 Capital stock, $10 par value 150,000 Paid-in capital in excess of par value 55,000 Cash 12,240 Patents 43,000 Prepaid rent 1,615 Retained earnings 343,440 Salaries and wages payable 4,475 Required: 1. Prepare in good form a classified balance sheet as of December 31, 2017. Ruth Corporation Balance Sheet December 31, 2017 Assets Current assets: $ Total current assets $ Property, plant, and equipment: $ $ $ Total property, plant, and equipment Intangible assets: Total assets $ Liabilities Current liabilities: $ Total current liabilities $ Long-term debt: Total liabilities $ Stockholders' Equity Contributed capital: $ Total contributed capital $ Total stockholders' equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 2. Compute Ruth's current ratio. Round your answer to two decimal places. to 1 3. On the basis of your answer to (2), does Ruth appear to be liquid?

Answer 1