36. Please answer below.

Quick Ratio

Smith and Sons, Inc. Income Statement
(in millions)	2016	2015
Net sales	10,300	9,800
Cost of goods sold	(5,500)	(5,200)
Gross profit	4,800	4,600
Selling and administrative expenses	(2,800)	(2,700)
Income from operations	2,000	1,900
Interest expense	(300)	(250)
Income before income taxes	1,700	1,650
Income tax expense	(420)	(400)
Net income	1,280	1,250

Smith and Sons, Inc. Balance Sheet
(in millions)	2016	2015
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	450	650
Accounts receivable	900	800
Inventory	750	900
Other current assets	400	250
Total current assets	2,500	2,600
Property, plant & equipment, net	2,350	2,250
Other assets	5,700	5,900
Total Assets	10,550	10,750
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities	3,250	3,150
Long-term liabilities	5,000	5,400
Total liabilities	8,250	8,550
Stockholders' equity-common	2,300	2,200
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	10,550	10,750

Calculate the quick ratio for Smith & Sons, Inc., for 2015 and 2016. Round answers to two decimal places.

2015	Answer Incorrect 0.00 points out of 1.00
2016	Answer Incorrect 0.00 points out of 1.00

Did the companys ability to pay its current liabilities improve over the two years?

The decrease in ratio indicates that Smith & Son's ability to pay its current liabilities using its quick assets improved.

The increase in ratio indicates that Smith & Son's ability to pay its current liabilities using its quick assets declined.

The decrease in ratio indicates that Smith & Son's ability to pay its current liabilities using its quick assets declined.

The increase in ratio indicates that Smith & Son's ability to pay its current liabilities using its quick assets improved.