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S 13-6 Computing current ratio and acid-test ratio LO P3
Pritchett Co. reported the following year-end data:
Cash | $ | 26,100 | |
Short-term investments | $ | 9,100 | |
Accounts receivable (current) | $ | 19,400 | |
Inventory | $ | 27,900 | |
Other current assets | $ | 15,000 | |
Total current liabilities | $ | 39,000 | |
Compute the (a) current ratio and (b) acid-test ratio.
Correct Answer:
Current ratio |
2.50 Times |
Acid test ratio |
1.40 Times |
Working:
A |
Cash |
$ 26,100 |
B |
Short-term investments |
$ 9,100 |
C |
Accounts receivable (current) |
$ 19,400 |
D |
Inventory |
$ 27,900 |
E |
Other current assets |
$ 15,000 |
F=A+B+C+D+E |
Total current assets |
$ 97,500 |
G |
Total Current Liabilities |
$ 39,000 |
H=F/G |
Current ratio |
2.50 |
A |
Cash |
$ 26,100 |
B |
Short-term investments |
$ 9,100 |
C |
Accounts receivable (current) |
$ 19,400 |
D=A+B+C |
Quick assets |
$ 54,600 |
E |
Total Current Liabilities |
$ 39,000 |
F=D/E |
Acid test ratio |
1.40 |
End of answer.
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