Read the situation below and participate in the forum answering as requested.

The ABX company applied for a line of credit to finance the production operations of a new article. The bank denied the request because in its analysis of the financial statements the current ratio was less than 2.

2. Answer the following question:

Why do you think the bank considered that the current rate less than 2 was not adequate? What other factors could be considered when evaluating a current rate less than 2 as adequate?

3. In preparing your answer, explain what the current rate of a company measures and its importance for effective financial planning.

That is the only information that I have been provided. Many thanks if you are able to help me.