The post-closing trial balance of Chester Company at December 31, Year 1 is as follows:Required: 1) Use the trial balance of Chester Company to prepare the current assets and current liabilities sections of Chester's balance sheet at December 31, Year 1. 2) Calculate the current ratio at December 31, Year 1. Show all calculations and round the ratio to two decimal places.

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1)

Current Assets:?
  Cash$ 20,000
  Marketable securities32,000
  Accounts receivable48,000
  Inventory  80,000
Total$ 180,000
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Current Liabilities:?
  Accounts payable$ 72,000
  Unearned revenue8,000
  Notes payable - due in 6 months  40,000
Total$ 120,000

2) 1.5 to 1
Current ratio = Current assets of $180,000 ÷ Current liabilities of $120,000 = 1.5 to 1

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