Answer:
Current ratio
Case X 2.60
Case Y 3.50
Case Z 1.95
Acid -test ratio
Case X 1.20
Case Y 0.58
Case Z 0.60
Explanation:
Computation of the current ratio and acid-test ratio
CURRENT RATIO
Particulars Choose Numerator / Choose denominator = Current Ratio
Formula Current Assets / Current Liabilities = Current Ratio
Case X $5,200.00 / $2,000.00 = 2.60 to 1
Case Y $3,500.00 / $1,000.00 = 3.50 to 1
Case Z $7,410.00 / $3,800.00 = 1.95 to 1
ACID - TEST RATIO
Particulars Choose Numerator / Choose denominator = Acid Test Ratio
Formula Quick Assets / Current Liabilities = Acid Test Ratio
Case X $2,400.00 / $2,000.00 = 1.20 to 1
Case Y $580.00 / $1,000.00 = 0.58 to 1
Case Z $2,280.00 / $3,800.00 = 0.60 to 1
Note:
Quick Asset
Case X
Cash $ 2,000
Short-term investments 50
Current receivables 350
=$2,400
Case Y
Cash $ 110 $
Short-term investments 0
Current receivables 470
=$580
Case Z
Cash $ 1,000
Short-term investments 580
Current receivables 700
=$2,280
Therefore:
Current ratio will be:
Case X 2.60
Case Y 3.50
Case Z 1.95
Acid -test ratio will be:
Case X 1.20
Case Y 0.58
Case Z 0.60
