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Based on the results in (a), the CFO requested that $22,000 of cash be used to pay off the balance of the accounts payable account on December 31, 2022. Calculate the new current ratio and working capital after the company takes these actions.

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Crane Company

Balance Sheet

December 30, 2022

Current assets

Cash $27,000

Accounts receivable 29,700

Prepaid insurance 6,000

Total current assets $ 62,700

Equipment (net) 201,200

Total assets $263,900

Current liabilities

Accounts payable $ 22,000

Salaries and wages payable 11,000

Total current liabilities $ 33,000

Long-term liabilities

Notes payable 79,700

Total liabilities $112,700

Stockholders' equity

Common stock 100,000

Retained earnings 51,200 $151,200

Total liabilities and

stockholders' equity $263,900

Answer:

Crane Company

Dec. 30 Dec. 31

Current ratio 1.9 3.64

Working capital $29,700 $29,000

Step-by-step explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Crane Company

Balance Sheet

December 30, 2022

Current assets

Cash $27,000

Accounts receivable 29,700

Prepaid insurance 6,000

Total current assets $ 62,700

Equipment (net) 201,200

Total assets $263,900

Current liabilities

Accounts payable $ 22,000

Salaries and wages payable 11,000

Total current liabilities $ 33,000

Long-term liabilities

Notes payable 79,700

Total liabilities $112,700

Stockholders' equity

Common stock 100,000

Retained earnings 51,200 $151,200

Total liabilities and

stockholders' equity $263,900

Dec. 30 Dec. 31

Current assets $62,700 $40,000

Current liabilities $33,000 $11,000

Working capital $29,700 $29,000

Current ratio 1.9 3.64

Working capital = Current assets - Current liabilities

Current ratio = Current assets/Current liabilities

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