Liquidity Ratios Measure the Short-Term Ability of a Company to Pay

question 35

True/False

Liquidity ratios measure the short-term ability of a company to pay its maturing obligations and meet unexpected needs for cash.

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Definitions:

Variable Inputs

Resources or inputs whose quantity can be changed in the short term to adjust the level of production.

Long-run Average Total Cost

A curve that shows the lowest average cost at which a firm can produce any given level of output in the long run, when all inputs are variable.

Fixed Costs

Fixed costs are business expenses that remain constant regardless of the level of production or sales, such as rent or salaries.

Specialization

A production strategy where individuals, regions, or nations focus on the production of a limited scope of goods or services to gain greater efficiency and productivity.