Which Company Has a Higher Degree of Liquidity: Widget,with a Current

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which company has a higher degree of liquidity: Widget,with a current ratio of 2; Mouse Trap,with a current ratio of 1.7; Gadget,with a current ratio of 1.6; or Better Trap,with a current ratio of 1.5?

• A)Widget
• B)Mouse Trap
• C)Gadget
• D)Better Trap

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