Question

The current assets and current liabilities for Kolbie Company and Newton Company are as follows at the end of a recent fiscal period:

Kolbie Company

(in millions)

Newton Company

(in millions)

Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$ 8,352$ 8,546
Short-term investments6,034752
Accounts receivable3,0295,152
Inventories446660
Other current assets* 2,195 2,829
Total current assets$20,056$17,939
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$ 4,970$10,430
Accrued and other current liabilities 3,329 6,361
Total current liabilities$ 8,299$16,791

​*These represent prepaid expenses and other nonquick current assets.

a. Determine the quick ratio for both companies. Round to two decimal places.
b. Interpret the quick ratio difference between the two companies.

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