B. The current ratio is computed by dividing current assets (CA) by current liabilities (CL). Thus, a current ratio of 4:1 means Heath has four times more current assets than current liabilities.
Both inventory and accounts receivable are current assets which appear in the numerator when computing the current ratio. However, since inventory is sold on account at a price greater than its cost, current assets will increase by the sales price amount and decrease by the cost of inventory sold. Thus, selling inventory on account will increase the current ratio.
Purchasing inventory on account increases current assets and current liabilities by the same amount. However, the absolute change is not all you need to consider. Because the current ratio is 4:1, the proportionate effect of an increase in CL will be greater than the effect of an equal increase in CA. Thus, the current ratio will decrease.
FAR - 46, 79 (7/8/14)
AUD - 56, 59, 2/23/15 3rd times a charm!
BEC - 69, 74 Really??
REG - April, I hope. Fingers crossed!
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