Answer:
(i) $224,000; $224,000
(ii) 1.81; 1.71
Explanation:
(i) Working capital
Before issue of note = Total current assets - Total current liability
= $500,500 - $276,500
= $224,000
After issue of note:
= [Total current assets + cash] - [Total current liability + short-term note]
= [$500,500 + $41,200] - [$276,500 + $41,200]
= $541,700 - $317,700
= $224,000
(ii) Current ratio
Before issue of note:
= Total current assets ÷ Total current liability
= $500,500 ÷ $276,500
= 1.81
After issue of note:
= [Total current assets + cash] ÷ [Total current liability + short-term note]
= [$500,500 + $41,200] ÷ [$276,500 + $41,200]
= $541,700 ÷ $317,700
= 1.71