Survey of Accounting (Accounting I)
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ISBN: 9781305961883
Author: Carl Warren
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.9.1MBA
To determine
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Acid test ratio or Quick Ratio:
Acid test ratio is also called Quick ratio. This ratio is calculated by dividing the quick assets (Cash, Cash equivalents, Short term investments and current receivables) by total current liabilities for the year. The formula for Acid test ratio is as follows:
To Indicate:
If Wal-Mart or Alphabet has a higher quick ratio
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Survey of Accounting (Accounting I)
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