Quick (acid-test) ratio excludes:
ACash
BInventory (as it may not quickly convert to cash)CORRECT
CReceivables
DMarketable securities
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Quick ratio = (CA − Inventory) / CL — more conservative liquidity measure than current ratio.
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