A. The quick ratio is calculated as quick assets (current assets excluding inventory and prepaid expenses) divided by current liabilities. This answer does not include the interest payable as a current liability.
B. The quick ratio is calculated as quick assets (current assets excluding inventory and prepaid expenses) divided by current liabilities. This answer includes inventory and prepaid expenses as quick assets and includes bonds payable as a current liability.
C. The quick ratio is calculated as quick assets (current assets excluding inventory and prepaid expenses) divided by current liabilities. This answer includes bonds payable as a current liability.
D. The quick ratio is calculated as quick assets (current assets excluding inventory and prepaid expenses) divided by current liabilities. Quick assets include accounts receivable ($200,000) and cash ($100,000). Current liabilities include accounts payable ($80,000), interest payable ($10,000) and notes payable ($50,000). Note that even though the notes payable are due after the operating cycle is over, the distinction for a current asset or liability is that it will be converted or settled within 12 months or the operating cycle, whichever is longer. The total current assets are $300,000 and current liabilities are $140,000. This gives us a quick ratio of 2.14.