The Current Ratio Is

question 151

Multiple Choice

The current ratio is

• A) calculated by dividing current liabilities by current assets.
• B) used to evaluate a company's liquidity and short-term debt paying ability.
• C) used to evaluate a company's solvency and long-term debt paying ability.
• D) calculated by subtracting current liabilities from current assets.

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Definitions:

Gross Profit

The difference between sales and the cost of goods sold, representing the fundamental earning efficiency of a company's core activities.

Payroll Expense

The total amount of money a business pays to its employees as wages or salaries, including taxes and benefits, for a specific period.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold in a company.

Rate of Return on Investment

A measure of the profitability or efficiency of an investment, calculated as the ratio of net profits to the initial cost of the investment.