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Based on the visualization you created, answer the following questions:

Analyzing the liquidity ratios over the ten$-$year period, is Discount Goods current ratio $($a$)$ generally increasing, $($b$)$ roughly the same, or $($c$)$ generally decreasing from year to year?

Analyzing the liquidity ratios over the ten$-$year period, is Big Store$$s current ratio $($a$)$ generally increasing, $($b$)$ roughly the same, or $($c$)$ generally decreasing from year to year?

What is the current ratio in $2021$ for Discount Goods? For Big Store?

Note: Round your answers to $3$ decimal places.

What is the acid$-$test $($or quick$)$ ratio in $2021$ for Discount Goods? For Big Store?

Note: Round your answers to $3$ decimal places.$)$

Which company has more favorable liquidity ratios in $2021?$

Note: As you assess the liquidity aspect of the companies, keep in mind that liquidity ratios should be evaluated in the context of both profitability and efficiency of managing assets.