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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To discuss: The current ratio of the firm is equal to 0.50, 1.50, and 15.0.
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The short-term solvency ratios are also termed as liquidity ratios. The liquidity ratio focuses on the ability of the firm to pay back short-term debt obligations. The current ratio comes under the liquidity ratios.
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