13.A short-term creditor would be interested inA. profitability ratio.B. efficiency ratio.C. liquidity ratio.D. leverage ratio.The quick ratio of a firm would be unaffected by which of the following?14.A. Land held for investment is sold for cash.B. Equipment is purchased, financed by a long-term debt issue.C. Inventories are sold for cashD. Inventories are sold on a credit basis.

13. A short-term creditor is the part of current liability to whom the company is obligated to pay…

A short-term creditor would be interested in A. profitability ratio. B. efficiency ratio. C. liquidity ratio. D. leverage ratio. 13. 14. The quick ratio of a firm would be unaffected by which of the following? A Land held for investment is sold for cash. B. Equipment is purchased, financed by a long-term debt issue. C. Inventories are sold for cash. D. Inventories are sold on a credit basis.

A short-term creditor would be interested in A. profitability ratio. B. efficiency ratio. C. liquidity ratio. D. leverage ratio. 13. 14. The quick ratio of a firm would be unaffected by which of the following? A Land held for investment is sold for cash. B. Equipment is purchased, financed by a long-term debt issue. C. Inventories are sold for cash. D. Inventories are sold on a credit basis.

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