Answer:
C) Decrease the acid-test ratio
Explanation:
The quick ratio is also called acid test ratio. It is a liquidity ratio that measures level of liquid assets of a business.
That is the amount of cash or near cash assets it has to settle it's current debt.
Mathematically
Quick ratio = (Current assets - Inventory) ÷ Current liabilities
If cash (current asset) is used to buy Inventory. Cash will reduce and inventory will increase.
The value of (Current asset - Inventory) reduces.
As the numerator in the ratio reduces, the quick ratio also reduces.
