Based on the results in (a), the CFO requested that $22,000 of cash be used to pay off the balance of the accounts payable account on December 31, 2022. Calculate the new current ratio and working capital after the company takes these actions.

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Crane Company

Balance Sheet

December 30, 2022

Current assets

Cash                                            $27,000  

Accounts receivable                     29,700  

Prepaid insurance                          6,000

Total current assets                 $ 62,700

Equipment (net)                          201,200

Total assets                             $263,900

Current liabilities

Accounts payable                  $ 22,000  

Salaries and wages payable       11,000

Total current liabilities          $ 33,000

Long-term liabilities

Notes payable                         79,700

Total liabilities                       $112,700

Stockholders' equity

Common stock     100,000  

Retained earnings  51,200 $151,200

Total liabilities and

stockholders' equity         $263,900

Answer:

Crane Company

                               Dec. 30       Dec. 31

Current ratio             1.9               3.64

Working capital     $29,700     $29,000

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Crane Company

Balance Sheet

December 30, 2022

Current assets

Cash                                            $27,000  

Accounts receivable                     29,700  

Prepaid insurance                          6,000

Total current assets                 $ 62,700

Equipment (net)                          201,200

Total assets                             $263,900

Current liabilities

Accounts payable                  $ 22,000  

Salaries and wages payable       11,000

Total current liabilities          $ 33,000

Long-term liabilities

Notes payable                         79,700

Total liabilities                       $112,700

Stockholders' equity

Common stock     100,000  

Retained earnings  51,200 $151,200

Total liabilities and

stockholders' equity         $263,900

                               Dec. 30       Dec. 31

Current assets       $62,700     $40,000

Current liabilities   $33,000       $11,000

Working capital     $29,700     $29,000

Current ratio             1.9               3.64

Working capital = Current assets - Current liabilities

Current ratio = Current assets/Current liabilities