A company has current assets of $587,000 and current liabilities of $228,000. The board of directors declares a cash dividend of $170,000. a. What is the current ratio after the declaration but before payment? b. What is the current ratio after the payment of the dividend?

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A company has current assets of $587,000 and current
liabilities of $228,000. The board of directors declares a cash
dividend of $170,000.
a. What is the current ratio after the declaration but before
payment?
b. What is the current ratio after the payment of the dividend?
Transcribed Image Text:A company has current assets of $587,000 and current liabilities of $228,000. The board of directors declares a cash dividend of $170,000. a. What is the current ratio after the declaration but before payment? b. What is the current ratio after the payment of the dividend?
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