Question: Use the following table: Case X Case Y Case Z Cash $ 950 $ 1,510 $ 2,000 Short-term investments 0 0 800 Receivables 0 1,740

Use the following table:

 





Case X




Case Y




Case Z


Cash
$
950


$
1,510


$
2,000


Short-term investments


0




0




800


Receivables


0




1,740




1,400


Inventory


3,500




1,600




6,700


Prepaid expenses


2,700




1,050




1,500


Total current assets
$
7,150


$
5,900


$
12,400


Current liabilities
$
3,700


$
1,850


$
5,900






















Required:

Calculate the quick ratio in each of the above cases and select the case which is in the best position to meet short-term obligations most easily. (Round your answers to 2 decimal places.)







Case X
Case Y
Case Z
Best Case
Quick ratio








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