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Which ratio indicates the ratio of a company's current assets relative to its current liabilities?
The current ratio measures a company's short-term liquidity by comparing current assets to current liabilities. It is calculated as Current Assets Current Liabilities. This ratio indicates whether the firm has enough short-term resources, such as cash, accounts receivable, and inventory, to meet obligations due within one year. A current ratio above 1.0 generally suggests that current assets exceed current liabilities, although the ideal level depends on the industry and the nature of the business. Financial managers and analysts use the current ratio to evaluate liquidity risk, operating flexibility, and working capital strength. Choice B is correct because it directly matches the definition in the question. Choice A is incorrect because fixed asset turnover measures how efficiently fixed assets generate sales. Choice C is incorrect because working capital turnover focuses on sales relative to net working capital rather than simply comparing current assets and current liabilities. Choice D is incorrect because inventory turnover measures how efficiently inventory is sold and replaced. Therefore, B is the correct answer because the current ratio is the standard liquidity ratio used to compare current assets with current liabilities.
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