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Smith and Sons, Inc. Income Statement (in millions)

2016 2015
Net sales 10,300 9,800
Cost of goods sold (5,500) (5,200)
Gross profit 4,800 4,600
Selling and administrative expenses (2,800) (2,700)
Income from operations 2,000 1,900
Interest expense (300) (250)
Income before income taxes 1,700 1,650
Income tax expense (420) (400)
Net income 1,280 1,250

Smith and Sons, Inc. Balance Sheet

Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 450 650
Accounts receivable 900 800
Inventory 750 900
Other current assets 400 250
Total current assets 2,500 2,600
Property, plant & equipment, net 2,350 2,250
Other assets 5,700 5,900
Total Assets 10,550 10,750

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities 3,250 3,150
Long-term liabilities 5,000 5,400
Total liabilities 8,250 8,550
Stockholders' equity-common 2,300 2,200
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity 10,550 10,750

Required:
Calculate the quick ratio for Smith & Sons, Inc., for 2015 and 2016.

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Answer:

2015 Quick Ratio 0.54

2016 Quick Ratio 0.54

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculation to determine the quick ratio for Smith & Sons, Inc., for 2015 and 2016

Using this formula

Quick Ratio = Quick assets/Current liabilities

Let plug in the formula

2015 Quick Ratio = (2,600-900)/3150

2015 Quick Ratio= 0.54

2016 Quick Ratio = (2500-750)/3,250

2016 Quick Ratio = 0.54

Therefore the quick ratio for Smith & Sons, Inc., for 2015 is 0.54 and 2016 is 0.54

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