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WAEC Accounting 2017 Theory — Question 10

Question 10 of 15 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Accounting 2017 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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4(b) Identify the accounting ratio which relates to each of the following statements: (i) a return of GH¢10 net profit for every GH¢100 invested; (ii) goods are held on the average for a period of one month before they are sold; (iii) trade debtors on the average take a period of 33 days to settle their debts; (iv) trade creditors on the average are paid within 44 days for credit purchases; (v) gross profit of GH¢40 is made on every GH¢100 of net sales; (vi) current assets is three times that of current liabilities; (vii) liquid assets is twice that of current liability; (viii) every GH¢100 net turnover, GH¢17 is made after deducting operational expenses; (ix) profit covers interest payment 5 times

Model answer

(i) Return on capital employed (ROCE); (ii) Rate of turnover / stock turnover period; (iii) Debtors collection period; (iv) Creditors payment period; (v) Gross profit margin; (vi) Current ratio; (vii) Acid test ratio (quick ratio); (viii) Net profit margin; (ix) Interest cover.

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