Fundamentals of Corporate Finance
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780077861704
Author: Stephen A. Ross Franco Modigliani Professor of Financial Economics Professor, Randolph W Westerfield Robert R. Dockson Deans Chair in Bus. Admin., Bradford D Jordan Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 20, Problem 9CRCT
Summary Introduction
To discuss: The costs of inventory.
Introduction:
Inventory costs refer to costs used for maintaining company’s inventory. The primary purpose of maintaining inventory is to enhance profits and to obtain maximum fund for investing in business.
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A company's current ratio is 2.0, and its acid-test ratio is 1.0.
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The acid-test ratio will decrease, but the current ratio will not change.
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Food sales (55% of total sales)
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Other (33% of other sales)
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Utilities (3% of sales)
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