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Acid-Test Ratio (Quick Ratio)

Definition

A stricter version of the current ratio that measures whether you can pay short-term debts without selling inventory. Formula: (Cash + Marketable Securities + Accounts Receivable) ÷ Current Liabilities. If the ratio is 1.0 or higher, you can cover liabilities with liquid assets alone.

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