Indicate Whether Each of the Actions Listed Below Will Immediately

question 38

Essay

Indicate whether each of the actions listed below will immediately increase (I), decrease (D), or have no effect (N) on the ratios shown. Assume each ratio is greater than 1.0 before the action is taken.
- $\begin{array}{cccc} & \text { Current ratio } & \text { Acid-test ratio } & \text { Total debt-to-equity ratio } \\\text { Purchase of inventorv on account } \end{array}$

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Definitions:

Over-optimism

Over-optimism refers to the tendency of individuals to hold an unrealistically positive view of the future or the outcomes of events, which can affect decision-making processes.

Unrealistic Belief

A conviction or expectation that does not align with actual facts or evidence, often based on incorrect assumptions or misinformation.

Slope

A measure of the steepness, incline, or grade of a line, calculated as the ratio of the vertical change to the horizontal change between two points.

Budget Line

A graphical representation of all possible combinations of two goods that can be purchased with a given income and prices.