Which one of the following would be most detrimental to a firm's current ratio if that ratio is currently 2?
A) Collecting payment on an accounts receivable
B) Selling marketable securities at cost
C) Paying off accounts payable with cash
D) Purchasing inventory on credit

Question

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Purchasing inventory on credit would increase the firm's current liabilities (accounts payable), without affecting current assets, thereby reducing the current ratio.

Which One of the Following Would Be Most Detrimental to a Firm's