Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Accounting Ratios

Question:

What will be the debt-equity ratio if the following information is available of the company?

PARTICULARS AMOUNT (₹)
Equity share capital 1500000
General reserve 1000000
Profit and loss balance ( negative) 100000
Debentures 1000000
Loan from bank 700000
Current liabilities 400000
Goodwill 500000
Other non-current assets 2200000
Current assets 1800000
Options:

0.82:1

0.71:1

0.82:1

2:1

Correct Answer:

0.71:1

Explanation:

Debt-Equity Ratio = Debts/ Equity
                           
  = 1700000/ 2400000
                              = 0.71:1

* Long term debts = Debentures + loan from bank
                            = 1000000 + 700000
                             = ₹1700000

* Equity = Equity share capital +  general reserve - profit and loss balance(negative balance)
             = 1500000 +1000000 - 100000   
             = ₹2400000