A transaction that will increase the quick ratio but cause the current ratio to decline is:
A) Short-term borrowing.
B) Investing cash in plant assets.
C) Sale of inventory at a price below cost.
D) Collection of an account receivable.

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The sale of inventory at a price below cost decreases current assets (inventory) but increases cash, which is a quick asset. This increases the quick ratio but decreases the current ratio because the total current assets decrease.

A Transaction That Will Increase the Quick Ratio but Cause