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Can someone please explain to me in layman's terms how to calculate these ratios? Is there an easy way to do this? If so what is it?

This is the actual assignment (the discussion part is done)..

First, you will discuss key elements with top executives. How will investors assess the stability of Strident Marks? What are the key financial ratios that measure the stability of an organization? Define stability.

Please see excel file: (Fin310-0604) to get the full question.

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To be stable, the firm must have enough liquidity to pay short term liabilities. We can calculate the firm's liquidity by using the following formula.

All you need to do is to replace the numbers from the income statement and balance sheet into the formula or equation given.

Current Ratio = Current Assets/Current Liabilities
= 20,960/8,150
= 2.57

Quick or acid ratio = Current Assets - Inventories
Current Liabilities

= 20,960 - 750
8,150

= ...

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