The Acid-Test Ratio Differs from the Current Ratio in That

question 134

Multiple Choice

The acid-test ratio differs from the current ratio in that:

• A) Liabilities are divided by current assets.
• B) Prepaid expenses and inventory are excluded from the calculation of the acid-test ratio.
• C) The acid-test ratio measures profitability and the current ratio does not.
• D) The acid-test ratio excludes short-term investments from the calculation.
• E) The acid-test ratio is a measure of liquidity but the current ratio is not.

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