Question : Assertion (A): Although some current assets, inventory and pre-paid expenses are not liquid assets.
Reason (R): Liquid assets are those that can quickly be turned into cash or are in the form of cash. Prepaid expenses can be converted into cash, while inventory cannot be transformed into cash quickly.
Option 1: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
Option 2: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
Option 3: Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is False
Option 4: Assertion (A) is False and Reason (R) is False.
Correct Answer: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
Solution :
The quick ratio assesses a company's capacity to satisfy its short-term obligations using its most liquid assets and serves as an indicator of its short-term liquidity position.
While current assets are liquid, inventories and pre-paid expenses are not included in the liquid asset.
Hence option 1 is the correct answer.