E3-39B. (Learning Objective 6: Analyze and evaluate liquidity and debt-paying ability) BurnesConsulting Company reported these ratios at December 31, 2018 (dollar amounts in millions):Current ratio = $20 = 2.00 $10 $60 Debt ratio = = 0.50 $30Burnes Consulting completed these transactions during 2019:a. Purchased equipment on account, $4b. Paid long-term debt, $7c. Collected cash from customers in advance, $5d. Accrued interest expense, $6e. Made cash sales, $8Determine whether each transaction improved or hurt the company’s current ratio and debt ratio.

E3-39B. (Learning Objective 6: Analyze and evaluate liquidity and debt-paying ability) BurnesConsulting Company reported these ratios at December 31, 2018 (dollar amounts in millions):Current ratio = $20 = 2.00 $10 $60 Debt ratio = = 0.50 $30Burnes Consulting completed these transactions during 2019:a. Purchased equipment on account, $4b. Paid long-term debt, $7c. Collected cash from customers in advance, $5d. Accrued interest expense, $6e. Made cash sales, $8Determine whether each transaction improved or hurt the company’s current ratio and debt ratio.

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