Many companies have to closely monitor certain ratios, such as the current ratio, due to debt covenants. Selected transactions are provided below for a company that uses a perpetual inventory system; sells its merchandise at a selling price that exceeds cost; and had a current ratio of 1.85 and a quick ratio of 1.19 before the event occurred.
Required:In the above table, indicate whether each transaction would increase (+), decrease (-), or not affect (0) the company's current ratio and quick ratio.
What will be an ideal response?
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