Rauh Corporation Had a Current Ratio of 2

question 46

Multiple Choice

Rauh Corporation had a current ratio of 2.0 at the end of 2010. Current assets and current liabilities increased by equal amounts during 2011. The effects on net working capital and on the current ratio, respectively, were

• A) no effect; increase.
• B) no effect; decrease.
• C) increase; increase.
• D) decrease; decrease.

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Definitions:

Per Unit Tax

A tax applied on a product based on a fixed amount per unit sold, impacting the supply curve by shifting it upward or to the left.

Monopolist

An individual or firm that is the sole provider of a particular product or service, possessing significant market power to determine prices and output levels.

Price Increase

The rise in the cost of goods or services over time, typically reflected in higher consumer prices.

Marginal Revenue

Marginal Revenue is the additional income earned from selling one more unit of a product or service, crucial for decision-making regarding production levels.