Math Problem Statement

From the following evaluate: i. Current ratio ii. Quick ratio iii. Absolute liquid ratio Stock in Trade: 1,00,000 Creditors: 60,000 B/P: 10,000 Cash in Hand: 40,000 Prepaid Expenses: 5,000 B/R: 45,000

Solution

To calculate the Current Ratio, Quick Ratio, and Absolute Liquid Ratio, we must use the following formulas and the given data:

1. Current Ratio

Current Ratio=Current AssetsCurrent Liabilities\text{Current Ratio} = \frac{\text{Current Assets}}{\text{Current Liabilities}}

  • Current Assets = Stock in Trade + Cash in Hand + Prepaid Expenses + B/R Current Assets=1,00,000+40,000+5,000+45,000=1,90,000\text{Current Assets} = 1,00,000 + 40,000 + 5,000 + 45,000 = 1,90,000
  • Current Liabilities = Creditors + B/P Current Liabilities=60,000+10,000=70,000\text{Current Liabilities} = 60,000 + 10,000 = 70,000 Current Ratio=1,90,00070,000=2.71\text{Current Ratio} = \frac{1,90,000}{70,000} = 2.71

2. Quick Ratio

Quick Ratio=Quick AssetsCurrent Liabilities\text{Quick Ratio} = \frac{\text{Quick Assets}}{\text{Current Liabilities}}

  • Quick Assets = Current Assets - Stock in Trade - Prepaid Expenses Quick Assets=1,90,0001,00,0005,000=85,000\text{Quick Assets} = 1,90,000 - 1,00,000 - 5,000 = 85,000
  • Current Liabilities remain the same = 70,000. Quick Ratio=85,00070,000=1.21\text{Quick Ratio} = \frac{85,000}{70,000} = 1.21

3. Absolute Liquid Ratio

Absolute Liquid Ratio=Absolute Liquid AssetsCurrent Liabilities\text{Absolute Liquid Ratio} = \frac{\text{Absolute Liquid Assets}}{\text{Current Liabilities}}

  • Absolute Liquid Assets = Cash in Hand + B/R Absolute Liquid Assets=40,000+45,000=85,000\text{Absolute Liquid Assets} = 40,000 + 45,000 = 85,000
  • Current Liabilities = 70,000 (as before). Absolute Liquid Ratio=85,00070,000=1.21\text{Absolute Liquid Ratio} = \frac{85,000}{70,000} = 1.21

Final Answers:

  1. Current Ratio = 2.71
  2. Quick Ratio = 1.21
  3. Absolute Liquid Ratio = 1.21

Would you like a detailed explanation for any of these calculations?


Here are 5 related questions for further understanding:

  1. What does a Current Ratio higher than 2 indicate for a company?
  2. Why is the Quick Ratio sometimes more reliable than the Current Ratio?
  3. How does the inclusion of Prepaid Expenses in Current Assets affect liquidity analysis?
  4. What are the practical implications of a high Absolute Liquid Ratio for a firm's creditors?
  5. How do these ratios influence decision-making for short-term financing?

Tip: Always compare these ratios with industry standards for a better assessment of financial health.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Financial Ratios
Liquidity Analysis

Formulas

Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities
Quick Ratio = Quick Assets / Current Liabilities
Absolute Liquid Ratio = Absolute Liquid Assets / Current Liabilities

Theorems

Accounting liquidity principles

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 (Commerce/Finance Studies)