Walter Industries' Current Ratio Is 0

question 57

Multiple Choice

Walter Industries' current ratio is 0.5.Considered alone,which of the following actions would increase the company's current ratio?

• A) Borrow using short-term notes payable and use the cash to increase inventories.
• B) Use cash to reduce accruals.
• C) Use cash to reduce accounts payable.
• D) Use cash to reduce short-term notes payable.
• E) Use cash to reduce long-term bonds outstanding.

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