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    Question

    Based on the same balance sheet data, the credit officer

    also wants to compute the capital gearing level of the borrower. Debt consists only of the term loan, and equity consists of equity capital and reserves. What is the Debt–Equity ratio?
    A 0.8 : 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 : 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1.5 : 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2 : 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 2.5 : 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Debt = 60. Equity = 40 + 20 = 60. D/E = 60 / 60 = 1 : 1.

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