If a Firm Has a High Current Ratio but a Low

question 127

Multiple Choice

If a firm has a high current ratio but a low acid-test ratio,one can conclude which of the following?

• A) The firm has a large outstanding accounts receivable balance.
• B) The firm has a large investment in inventory.
• C) The firm has a large amount of current liabilities.
• D) The firm's financial leverage is very high.

Understand how different tax rates affect leasing versus buying decisions.

Analyze the impact of salvage value on the net advantage to leasing.

Calculate and interpret break-even lease payments.

Appreciate the significance of cost of debt in leasing versus buying decisions.

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