A-LevelAccountingAnalysis and communication of accounting information9706/12 · May/June 2014 · Q221 Mark

A company's financial statements include the following. $, profit before interest 200000, profit for the year 140000, issued share capital 500000, reserves 160000, non-current liabilities 380 000 What is the return on capital employed?

A19.2%

B21.2%

C30.3%

D40.0%

✓ Correct answer

A: 19.2%

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Topic: Analysis and communication of accounting information, A-Level Accounting (syllabus 9706). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Accounting, May/June 2014 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 22.

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