Accounting 0452 · IGCSE · Interpretation of accounting ratios

Interpretation of accounting ratios — practice question

A trader has had the following ratios worked out. profit margin: year 1 = 15%, year 2 = 20% return on capital employed (ROCE): year 1 = 9%, year 2 = 6% What accounts for these changes?

  • ADrawings have increased by more than profit for the year.
  • BGross profit has increased but profit for the year has decreased.
  • CProfit for the year has increased and capital has been introduced.
  • DProfit for the year has increased and a long-term loan has been repaid.

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