1. A firm has a current ratio of 1; in order to improve its liquidity ratios, this firm might
A. improve its collection practices, thereby increasing cash and increasing its current and quick ratios.
B. improve its collection practices and pay accounts payable, thereby decreasing current liabilities and increasing the current and quick ratios.
C. decrease current liabilities by utilizing more long-term debt, thereby increasing the current and quick ratios.
D. increase inventory, thereby increasing current assets and the current and quick ratios.
2. A firm with a total asset turnover that is lower than industry standard but with a current ratio which meets industry standard must have excessive
A. fixed assets.
B. inventory.
C. accounts receivable.
D. debt.