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The interpretation of financial statements

5.2 The quick ratio

The quick ratio is also known as the acid test ratio. It eliminates inventory from
current assets and so provides the acid test of whether the business has sufficient
liquid resources (receivables and cash) to settle its short-term liabilities.

The quick ratio is calculated as follows:

Current Assets – Inventory
Current Liabilities = :1

Illustrations and further practice

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