Required:

$1$a$.$ For both companies compute the $($a$)$ current ratio, $($b$)$ acid$-$test ratio, $($c$)$ accounts receivable turnover, $(d)$ inventory turnover, $($e$)$ sales in inventory, and $(f)$ days' sales uncollected. $($Do not round intermediate calculations.$)$

$1$b$.$ Identify the company you consider to be the better short$-$term credit risk.