ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

FINANCIAL MARKETS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A ‘liquidity ratio’ measures the ratio of highly liquid assets to the expected short-term need for cash. It also gives an idea of the bank’s stability, as well as its ability-to meet its short-term liabilities.
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Yes, I understand this from the notes
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No, I don’t understand this from the notes
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No, I don’t understand this, as I have not read the notes
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None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A liquidity ratio is a measurement which is used to indicate whether a debtor will be able to pay their short-term debt off with the cash they have readily available, or whether they’ll need to raise additional capital to cover the amount.

Detailed explanation-2: -The liquidity ratio is the result of dividing the total cash by short-term borrowings. It shows the number of times short-term liabilities are covered by cash. If the value is greater than 1.00, it means it is fully covered . Liquidity: High liquidity means a company has the ability to meet its short-term obligations.

Detailed explanation-3: -Liquidity ratios are a measure of the ability of a company to pay off its short-term liabilities. Liquidity ratios determine how quickly a company can convert the assets and use them for meeting the dues that arise. The higher the ratio, the easier is the ability to clear the debts and avoid defaulting on payments.

Detailed explanation-4: -Common liquidity ratios include the quick ratio, current ratio, and days sales outstanding. Liquidity ratios determine a company’s ability to cover short-term obligations and cash flows, while solvency ratios are concerned with a longer-term ability to pay ongoing debts.

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