The Ambulance Averages 15 Miles Per Gallon

question 31

Essay

The ambulance averages 15 miles per gallon. If gasoline costs 3 dollars per gallon, then what is the cost for driving 450 miles per week? (Is this a one-step or two-step ratio and proportion?)

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Definitions:

Current Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations or those due within one year, calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities.

Liquidity

A firm’s cash and marketable securities position, refers to its ability to meet maturing obligations. A liquid asset is any asset that can be quickly sold and converted to cash at its “fair” value. Active markets provide liquidity.

Inventory Turnover Ratio

Sales divided by inventories.

Liquidity Position

A measure of a company or individual's ability to quickly convert assets into cash to meet financial obligations.