The current ratio provides a better measure of overall liquidity only when a firm's inventory cannot easily be converted into cash. If inventory is liquid, the quick ratio is a preferred measure of overall liquidity.

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The quick ratio is preferred when inventory cannot be easily converted into cash, as it excludes inventory from current assets to provide a more stringent measure of liquidity.

The Current Ratio Provides a Better Measure of Overall Liquidity