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Chapter 4, Problem 4.6APE

(a)

To determine

Ratio analysis

It is the financial analysis tool for measuring the profitability, liquidity, capability and overall performance of a company.

Following are the two measures of liquidity:

  1. 1. Current ratio: Current ratio is used to determine the relationship between current assets and current liabilities. The ideal current ratio is 2:1. The following formula is used to calculate current ratio.
  2. 2. Working capital: Total current assets minus total current liabilities are the working capital of a company.

 The working capital and current ratio for 2016 and 2015.

(b)

To determine

To Indicate: The change in current ratio form 2015 to 2016.

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Chapter 4 Solutions

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