The Balance Sheet and Income Statement Shown Below Are for Pettijohn

question 25

Multiple Choice

The balance sheet and income statement shown below are for Pettijohn Inc. Note that the firm has no amortization charges, it does not lease any assets, none of its debt must be retired during the next 5 years, and the notes payable will be rolled over.
-What is the firm's quick ratio?

• A) 0.49
• B) 0.61
• C) 0.73
• D) 0.87

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Definitions:

Equipment

Tangible property used in operations, such as machinery or computers, that has a useful life beyond a single reporting period.

Depreciation

The process of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.

Straight-Line Basis

An accounting method of depreciation where the value of an asset is reduced evenly over its useful life.

Salvage Value

The projection of an asset's resale value after it ceases to be of use.