Dennisport Corporation Has an Acid-Test Ratio of 2

question 145

Multiple Choice

Dennisport Corporation has an acid-test ratio of 2.5.It has current liabilities of $40,000 and noncurrent assets of $70,000.The corporation's current assets consist of cash,marketable securities,accounts receivable,prepaid expenses,and inventory; it has no short-term notes receivable.If Dennisport's current ratio is 3.1,its inventory and prepaid expenses must be:

• A) $12,400
• B) $24,000
• C) $30,000
• D) $40,000

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Definitions:

Current Liability

A financial obligation that is due within one year or within the normal operating cycle of the business, whichever is longer.

Indirect Method

A cash flow statement format that starts with net income and adjusts for non-cash transactions and changes in working capital to arrive at net cash provided by operating activities.

Comparative Balance Sheet

A financial statement that compares the balance sheets of two periods, highlighting changes in assets, liabilities, and equity.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after subtracting all its expenses from its revenues.