Question

Exercise 9-15A (Static) Using the current ratio to make comparisons LO 9-7 The following information was drawn from the balance sheets of the Kansas and Montana companies: Kansas Montana Current assets $ 59,000 $ 78,000 Current liabilities 40,000 43,000 Required a. Compute the current ratio for each company. b. Which company has the greater likelihood of being able to pay its bills

Answer 1

a. 1.5 and 1.8

b. Montana

Step-by-step explanation:

Below is the calculation for the current ratio:

a. Formula used, Current ratio = Current assets / Current liabilities

Current ratio of Kansas = 59000 / 40000 = 1.5

Current ratio of Montana = 78000 / 43000 = 1.8

b. The company that has a higher current ratio will have a greater likelihood to pay bills so Montana is the correct answer.