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Which of the following transactions will increase the Current Ratio but will decrease the Debt Equity Ratio?

  1. A
    Issue of Equity shares for cash
  2. B
    Redemption of 9% preference shares
  3. C
    Issue of debentures for consideration other than cash
  4. D
    Issue of debentures for cash

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

1. Current Ratio 2. Debt Equity Ratio When Equity shares are issued for cash:Cash (Current Asset) increases, which increases the Current Ratio (assuming the initial ratio is greater than 1 or if it builds up funds).Shareholders' Funds (Equity) increases while Long-term Debt remains unchanged, which decreases the Debt Equity Ratio.Therefore, Option A satisfies both conditions.

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Which of the following transactions will increase the Current Ratio but will decrease the Debt Equity Ratio?
A
Issue of Equity shares for cash
B
Redemption of 9% preference shares
C
Issue of debentures for consideration other than cash
D
Issue of debentures for cash

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