Use the Following Comparative Income Statements and Balance Sheets to Complete

question 38

Essay

Use the following comparative income statements and balance sheets to complete the required ratio analysis. Additional information:
All sales are made on account. Balances of selected accounts for December 31, 20-A are accounts receivable (net), $73,800; merchandise inventory, $153,100; total assets, $906,900; common stockholders' equity, $527,200; and common shares outstanding, 42,000. Required:
Prepare a liquidity analysis by calculating for 20-B and 20-C the (a) current ratio, (b) quick ratio, (c) accounts receivable turnover, and (d) merchandise inventory turnover. Indicate whether there has been an improvement or not from 20-B to 20-C. Round all answers to two decimal places.

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