Question: The Gap Inc. (GPS) operates specialty retail stores under such brand names as GAP, Old Navy, and Banana Republic. The following asset and liability data

The Gap Inc. (GPS) operates specialty retail stores under such brand names as GAP, Old Navy, and Banana Republic. The following asset and liability data (in millions) were adapted from recent financial statements.

Line Item DescriptionYear 2Year 1
Current assets:
  
    Cash$877$1,988
    Short-term investments-410
    Inventory3,0182,451
    Prepaid and other current assets1,2701,159
    Total current assets$5,165$6,008
Total current liabilities$4,077$3,884

1.  Compute quick assets for Years 2 and 1.

Line Item DescriptionQuick Assets
Year 2$million
Year 1$million

2.  Compute the quick ratio for Years 2 and 1. Round your answers to two decimal places.

Line Item DescriptionQuick Ratio
Year 2
Year 1

3.  The Gap's quick assets have

 from Year 1 to Year 2. Its quick ratio

 by $ during Year 2. Overall, The Gap's liquidity position has

 from Year 1 to Year 2.


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