Which Ratio Is Helpful in Understanding Whether the Relationship Between

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which ratio is helpful in understanding whether the relationship between cash and marketable securities is reasonable in relation to current assets or total assets?

• A) Lease expense/Total fixed assets
• B) Total liabilities/Total assets
• C) Cash/Marketable securities
• D) Current assets/Total assets

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