The Current Ratio Is Not the Most Stringent Measure of Liquidity

question 18

Multiple Choice

The current ratio is not the most stringent measure of liquidity, because it ____.

• A) is difficult to calculate
• B) includes some items, such as inventory, that may not be readily liquid
• C) requires many years of past data
• D) includes many non-current items in its calculation

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