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XV NISM Series XV
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In financial statement analysis, the Quick Ratio is also known as:

Practice question from NISM XV Mock Test 5 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    Current Ratio

  2. Acid-Test Ratio

    Correct answer

  3. C

    Debt-Equity Ratio

  4. D

    Cash Ratio

Why this is the answer

The Quick Ratio (Acid-Test Ratio) measures a company’s ability to meet short-term liabilities using its most liquid assets (excluding inventory). Current Ratio includes inventory, while Debt-Equity and Cash Ratios measure other aspects of financial stability. The Quick Ratio provides a more stringent test of liquidity.

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