The current assets and current liabilities for Apple Inc. and Dell, Inc., are shown as follows at the end of a recent fiscal period:

*These represent prepaid expense and other nonquick current assets.
a. Determine the quick ratio for both companies.
b. Interpret the quick ratio difference between the twocompanies.

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Apple Inc. Dell, Inc. in millions) (in millions) Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents Short-term investments Accounts receivable Inventories Other current assets $11,261 14,359 11,560 1,051 3,447 $41,678 $13,913 452 10,136 1,301 3,219 $29,021 Total current assets Current liabilities: Accounts payable Accrued and other current liabilities $17,738 2,984 $20,722 $15,474 4,009 $19,483 Total current liabilities