$($b$)$ Which of the following best describes the company's credit risk?

Both the quick and current ratios for $2018$ decreased in the past year but are higher than $1\mathrm{.}0.$ Its interest coverage ratio remains high, indicating it has it may have difficulty making interest payments on its debt.

Both the quick and current ratios for $2018$ increased in the past year and are higher than $1\mathrm{.}0,$ implying Starbucks is relatively liquid. Starbucks' interest coverage ratio decreased but remains high, indicating it has the ability to cover interest payments on its debt.

Both the quick and current ratios for $2018$ decreased in the past year indicating Starbucks may have may have difficulty converting assets to cash. However, its interest coverage ratio remains high, indicating it has the ability to cover interest payments on its debt.

Both the quick and current ratios for $2018$ increased in the past year and are higher than $1\mathrm{.}0,$ implying Strabucks is relatively liquid. Starbucks' interest coverage ratio is weak, indicating it may have difficulty making interest payments on its debt.