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A-LevelAccountingInterpretation of Financial StatementsFeb/Mar 2025Paper 1 Q221 Mark

The accounting year of a company ends on 31 December. At the end of Year 1, the company was financed by equity of $850000 and there were no long-term borrowings. At the beginning of Year 2, a 6% debenture of $150000 was issued. Profit for the year for Year 2 was $58000 and dividends of $20000 were paid. What was the return on capital employed for Year 2?

A5.59%
B6.33%
C6.45%
D7.55%

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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Accounting (9706) Feb/Mar 2025 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Interpretation of Financial Statements and is worth 1 mark.

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