A Weakness of the Current Ratio Is

question 20

Multiple Choice

A weakness of the current ratio is

• A)the difficulty of the calculation.
• B)that it doesn't take into account the composition of the current assets.
• C)that it is rarely used by sophisticated analysts.
• D)that it can be expressed as a percentage, as a rate, or as a proportion.

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Definitions:

Coal

A combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock formed from ancient plant material, used as fuel.

Oil Shale

Oil shale is a type of sedimentary rock that contains kerogen, a solid mix of organic chemical compounds from which liquid hydrocarbons can be produced, like shale oil.

Methane

A colorless, odorless flammable gas that is the simplest member of the alkane hydrocarbons, with a chemical formula of CH4.

Coal Deposits

Coal Deposits are accumulations of coal found in the Earth’s crust, originating from the decayed plant material under high pressure and heat over millions of years, primarily used as a fossil fuel.