Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Accounting Ratios

Question:

Read the following information and answer the following questions.

Net profit after tax = ₹6,50,000
12.5% debentures = ₹8,00,000
Income tax = 50%
Fixed assets at cost = ₹24,60,000
Depreciation reserve = ₹4,60,000
Current assets = ₹15,00,000
Current liabilities = ₹7,00,000
Capital employed = ₹28,00,000

Calculate the capital employed from the above information.

Options:

₹26,00,000

₹28,00,000

₹24,00,000

₹30,00,000

Correct Answer:

₹28,00,000

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2- ₹28,00,000.

Capital employed = Net fixed asset + current assets - current liabilities
                            = (Fixed asset - Depreciation) + current assets - current liabilities
                            = 24,60,000 - 4,60,000 +15,00,000 - 7,00,000
                            = ₹28,00,000