Use the following information on current assets and current liabilities to compute and interpret the acid- test ratio. Explain what the acid-test ratio of a company measures. Cash $1,490 Prepaid expenses $ 700 Accounts receivable 2,800 Accounts payable 5.750 Inventory 6,000 Other current liabilities 850

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The initial analysis should include the following:

  • The ratio equation
  • The calculation of the ratio using the equation and the pre-assigned Quick Study or Exercise from the textbook. 
  • Use the result in a sentence; i.e. For every dollar invested in assets the company is earning 22.4 cents or 22.4% in net income. 
  • Then explain whether this is a good result or a result that needs improving.
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  • The original post should include at least three (3) sentences but no more than seven (7) sentences.
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QS 5-14 Computing and interpreting acid-test ratio L A10
Use the following information on current assets and current liabilities to compute and interpret the acid-
test ratio. Explain what the acid-test ratio of a company measures.
Cash
$1,490 Prepaid expenses
$ 700
Accounts receivable 2,800
Accounts payable
5:750
Inventory
6,000 Other current liabilities
850
Transcribed Image Text:Page 199 QS 5-14 Computing and interpreting acid-test ratio L A10 Use the following information on current assets and current liabilities to compute and interpret the acid- test ratio. Explain what the acid-test ratio of a company measures. Cash $1,490 Prepaid expenses $ 700 Accounts receivable 2,800 Accounts payable 5:750 Inventory 6,000 Other current liabilities 850
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