Suppose this information (in millions) is available for the Automotive and Other Operations Divisions of General Motors

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Suppose this information (in millions) is available for the Automotive and Other Operations Divisions of General Motors Corporation for a recent year. General Motors uses the LIFO inventory method.

Beginning inventory.....$ 13,921

Ending inventory.......14, 939

LIFO reserve.........1, 423

Current assets.........60,135

Current liabilities.......70, 308

Cost of goods sold.....166,259

Sales revenue.......178,199

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(a) Calculate the inventory turnover and days in inventory.

(b) Calculate the current ratio based on inventory as reported using LIFO.

(c) Calculate the current ratio after adjusting for the LIFO reserve.

(d) Comment on any difference between parts (b) and (c).


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Accounting Tools for Business Decision Making

ISBN: 978-1118128169

5th edition

Authors: Paul D. Kimmel, Jerry J. Weygandt, Donald E. Kieso

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