Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Accounting Ratios

Question:

Based on following information of a company as at 31 March, 2017. Answer question.

Items

 Rs.

 Inventory

 1,00,000

 Total Current Assets

 1,60,000

 Shareholders Fund

 4,00,000

 13% Debentures

 3,00,000

 Current liabilities

 1,00,000

 Net Profit before Tax

 3,51,000

 Cost of Revenue from operations 

 5,00,000 

 

Calculate Debt Equity Ratio. 

Options:

2 : 1

1 : 1

0.75 : 1

0.50 : 1

Correct Answer:

0.75 : 1

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → 0.75 : 1

Debt-Equity Ratio = Long-term Debts / Shareholders’ Funds
                          = 3,00,000 / 4,00,000
                          = 0.75 : 1

* Long term debts = 13% debentures