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Read the information carefully and answer the given questions

ParticularsAmount (Rs.)
Inventories50,000
Trade Receivables50,000
Advance Tax4,000
Cash and Cash Equivalents30,000
Trade Payables1,00,000
Bank overdraft4,000

Current Ratio of the firm is:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 4

Current Ratio = Current AssetsCurrent Liabilities\frac{\text{Current Assets}}{\text{Current Liabilities}}


Calculation of Current Assets:

ParticularsAmount (Rs.)
Inventories50,000
Trade Receivables50,000
Advance Tax4,000
Cash and Cash Equivalents30,000
Total Current Assets1,34,000

Calculation of Current Liabilities:

ParticularsAmount (Rs.)
Trade Payables1,00,000
Bank Overdraft4,000
Total Current Liabilities1,04,000

Current Ratio Calculation:

Current Ratio = 1,34,0001,04,000\frac{1,34,000}{1,04,000} = 1.291.29 (approximately)

Therefore, Current Ratio = 1.29:1

Note: Bank overdraft is a current liability because it is repayable on demand. Advance tax is a current asset as it represents a prepaid expense/advance payment to the government.

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