If a Company Has Long-Term Borrowings of £12,000 and Equity

question 11

Multiple Choice

If a company has long-term borrowings of £12,000 and equity of £138,000,what is its gearing ratio?

• A) 8.7%
• B) 11.5%
• C) 8%
• D) 9.5%

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