Answer:
a. The Josh's liquidity ratio is 2.38 times
b. Higher
Explanation:
a. The formula to compute the liquidity ratio is shown below:
Liquidity ratio = Quick assets ÷ Current liabilities
where,
Quick assets = Cash + Marketable securities + Checking account
= $3,150 + $1,050 + $840
= $5,040
And, the current liabilities equal to
= Credit card payable + Short-term notes payable
= $1,270 + $850
= $2,120
Now put these values to the above formula
So, the answer would be equal to
= $5,040 ÷ $2,120
= 2.38 times
b. The josh liquidity ratio is higher then his friend told him about the liquidity ratio. It is increased by 0.58 times which means that he is able to meet his short term obligations.