Assuming a current ratio of 1.0 and an acid-test ratio of 0.75, how will the purchase of inventory with cash affect each ratio?

A. Decrease the current ratio and decrease the acid-test ratio.
B. Increase the current ratio and decrease the acid-test ratio.
C. No change to the current ratio and decrease the acid-test ratio.
D. Increase the current ratio and increase the acid-test ratio.


Answer: C

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