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How does purchase of goods for cash affect the operating ratio? Will it increase if it was 60% before?

It will lead to increase in operating ratio as purchases is a part of Cost of Goods Sold. yes to Shrivathsan.

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Purchase of goods, irrespective whether bought for cash or on credit, increases cost of goods sold. Hence, operating ratio will increase.
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The answer in the book is given to be no change and that's why I was wondering how?
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