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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**QS 5-14 Computing and Interpreting Acid-Test Ratio**

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.

| **Current Assets**        |                | **Current Liabilities**       |                |
|--------------------------|--------------|------------------------------|--------------|
| Cash                     | $1,490       | Accounts payable             | $5,750       |
| Accounts receivable      | $2,800       | Other current liabilities    | $850         |
| Inventory                | $6,000       |                              |              |
| Prepaid expenses         | $700         |                              |              |

The acid-test ratio, also known as the quick ratio, is a measure of a company's short-term liquidity, calculated by using its most liquid assets. The formula for the acid-test ratio is:

\[
\text{Acid-Test Ratio} = \frac{\text{Cash} + \text{Accounts Receivable}}{\text{Accounts Payable} + \text{Other Current Liabilities}}
\]

This ratio indicates whether a company has enough quick assets to cover its short-term liabilities without selling inventory.
Transcribed Image Text:**QS 5-14 Computing and Interpreting Acid-Test Ratio** 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. | **Current Assets** | | **Current Liabilities** | | |--------------------------|--------------|------------------------------|--------------| | Cash | $1,490 | Accounts payable | $5,750 | | Accounts receivable | $2,800 | Other current liabilities | $850 | | Inventory | $6,000 | | | | Prepaid expenses | $700 | | | The acid-test ratio, also known as the quick ratio, is a measure of a company's short-term liquidity, calculated by using its most liquid assets. The formula for the acid-test ratio is: \[ \text{Acid-Test Ratio} = \frac{\text{Cash} + \text{Accounts Receivable}}{\text{Accounts Payable} + \text{Other Current Liabilities}} \] This ratio indicates whether a company has enough quick assets to cover its short-term liabilities without selling inventory.
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