Sales revenues for 2015 were $800,000, gross profit was $320,000, and net income
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Sales revenues for 2015 were $800,000, gross profit was $320,000, and net income was $36,000. The income tax rate was 40 percent. One year ago, accounts receivable (net) were $76,000, inventory was $110,000, total assets were $460,000, and stockholders’ equity was $260,000. The bonds payable were outstanding all year and the 2015 interest expense was $12,000.
The current ratio of Hydro Company at 12/31/2015, calculated using the above data, was 3.13 and the company’s working capital was $170,000. Which of the following would happen if the firm paid off $20,000 of its current liabilities on January 1, 2016?
Select one:
Both the current ratio and working capital would decrease.
The current ratio would increase, but working capital would remain the same.
Both the current ratio and working capital would increase.
The current ratio would increase, but working capital would decrease.
HYDRO COMPANYBalance Sheet
December 31, 2015 Cash $40,000 Current liabilities $80,000 Accounts receivable (net) 80,000 10% Bonds payable 120,000 Inventory 130,000 Common Stock 200,000 Plant and equipment (net) 250,000 Retained earnings 100,000 Total assets $500,000 Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $500,000
Explanation / Answer
Current assets = Cash + Accounts receivable + Inventory
= 40,000 + 80,000 + 130,000
= 250,000
Current liablities = 80,000
Current assets after 20,000 payment is made for current liabilities = 250,000 - 20,000 = 230,000
Current liabilities after 20,000 payment is made for current liabilities = 80,000 - 20,000 = 60,000
Current ratio = Current assets / Current liabilities = 230,000 / 60,000 = 3.83
Working capital = Current assets - Current liabilities = 230,000 - 60,000 = 170,000
The answer is - The current ratio would increase, but working capital would remain the same.
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