Assume a firm's current ratio equals 3.1. Which of the following actions would increase it?
A) Discarding and writing off spoiled inventory.
B) Receiving a full cash payment on an account receivable.
C) Paying off a short-term bank loan with the proceeds from new long-term debt.
D) Purchasing new fixed assets using the proceeds from a new stock issue.
E) Buying inventory on credit, thereby increasing accounts payable.

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Paying off a short-term bank loan with long-term debt increases current assets relative to current liabilities, thus increasing the current ratio.

Assume a Firm's Current Ratio Equals 3