The financial ratio that measures short-term solvency is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The financial ratio that measures short-term solvency is:
A. Return on investment
B. Debt-equity ratio
C. Gross profit ratio
D. Current ratio
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Current ratio assesses the ability to meet short-term obligations.

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
When goods are distributed as free samples, the adjustment entry requires:
A. Debiting Free Samples A/c, Crediting Cash A/c
B. Debiting Advertisement A/c, Crediting Trading A/c (or Purchases A/c)
C. Debiting P&L A/c, Crediting Sales A/c
D. Debiting Purchases A/c, Crediting Advertisement A/c

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Free samples are an advertising expense (debit), and they reduce the stock of purchased goods at cost price (credit Purchases/Trading).

Question #2
Social accounting is primarily concerned with:
A. Calculating national income and economic performance of the country
B. Minimizing corporate taxes
C. Maximizing shareholder wealth
D. Recording petty cash expenses

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
At a macro level, social accounting (or national income accounting) measures the economic activity, income, and expenditure of a nation.

Question #3
Which of the following is an indirect tax?
A. Wealth Tax
B. Corporate Tax
C. Income Tax
D. Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
GST is an indirect tax because the liability to pay is on the seller, but the burden is passed on to the consumer.