On january 1, 2019, stronger industries issued $480,000 of 9%, five-year bonds that pay interest semiannually on june 30 and december 31. they are issued at $499,483 and their market rate is 8% at the issue date. after recording the entry for the issuance of the bonds, bonds payable had a balance of $480,000 and premium on bonds payable had a balance of $19,483. stroger uses the effective interest bond amortization method. the first semiannual interest payment was made on june 30, 2019.

Afirm wants to strengthen its financial position. which of the following actions would increase its current ratio? a. reduce the company's days' sales outstanding to the industry average and use the resulting cash savings to purchase plant and equipment.b. use cash to repurchase some of the company's own stock.c. borrow using short-term debt and use the proceeds to repay debt that has a maturity of more than one year.d. issue new stock, then use some of the proceeds to purchase additional inventory and hold the remainder as cash.e. use cash to increase inventory holdings.