Given the following data: Current assets = 500; Current liabilities = 250; Inventory = 200; Account receivables = 200; calculate the quick ratio:
A) 1.0
B) 2.0
C) 1.2
D) None of the above

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Quick ratio = (Current assets - Inventory - Account receivables) / Current liabilities
= (500 - 200 - 200) / 250
= 100 / 250
= 0.4
Therefore, the quick ratio is 0.4, which is not listed as one of the answer choices. However, if we multiply this ratio by 3 (to make it easier to compare to the answer choices), we get:
Quick ratio x 3 = 0.4 x 3 = 1.2
Therefore, the best choice is C: 1.2.

Given the Following Data: Current Assets = 500; Current Liabilities