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question 57

Multiple Choice

A corporation reports the following year-end balance sheet data. The company's acid-test ratio equals: $\begin{array}{lrrr}\text { Cash } & \$ 40,000 & \text { Current liabilities } & \$ 5,000 \\\text { Accounts receivable } & 55,000 & \text { Long-term liabilities } & 35,000 \\\text { Inventory } & 60,000 & \text { Common stock } & 100,000 \\\text { Equipment } & 145,000 & \text { Retained earnings } & 90,000 \\\text { Total assets } & \$ 300,000 & \text { Total liabilities and equity } & \$ 300,000 \\\end{array}$

• A) 0.58
• B) 1.27
• C) 2.07
• D) 0.37
• E) 0.63

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Depreciation

A method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life in equal installments.

Mutually Exclusive

A statistical term describing two or more events that cannot occur simultaneously.

Salvage Value

The estimated residual value of an asset at the end of its useful life, important for depreciation calculations.

Internal Rate Of Return (IRR)

The discount rate that makes the NPV of an investment zero.