If the Current Ratio Is 2 to 1,the Payment of a Cash

question 42

Multiple Choice

If the current ratio is 2 to 1,the payment of a cash dividend,which was recorded as a liability on the date of declaration,will do which of the following?

• A)Increase the current ratio.
• B)Decrease the current ratio.
• C)Have no effect on the current ratio.
• D)Invalidate earnings per share.

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Definitions:

Cardiac Output

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Oxygenation Requirements

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Crackles

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