Question

A firm has $600,000 in current assets and $150,000 in current liabilities. Which of the following is correct if it uses cash to pay off $50,000 in accounts payable?
1) Current ratio will increase to 5.0.
2) Net working capital will increase to $500,000.
3) Current ratio will decrease.
4) Net working capital will not change.

Answer 1

Answer:

4) Net working capital will not change.

Explanation:

The best answer to the question is the 4th option. The net working capital will not be changed if company would be usingcash to pay off their accounts payable. Also the difference that exists between current assets and current liabilities will also stay the same way as it was before. current ratio will go up to 5.5.

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