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Renaissance Foods Ltd has long‑term debt of Rs.1,80,000 and shareholders’ equity of Rs.3,60,000. What is its debt‑equity ratio? Express the answer to two decimal places.

medium 2 marks Class 12 · Accountancy · Accounting Ratios
Answer
0.50

The correct answer is 0.50 — Express to two decimal places: 0.50.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify long‑term debt: Rs.1,80,000.
  2. Identify shareholders’ equity: Rs.3,60,000.
  3. Apply the formula for debt‑equity ratio: debt ÷ equity.
  4. Compute 1,80,000 ÷ 3,60,000 = 0.50.
  5. Express to two decimal places: 0.50.
Common mistake: Dividing equity by debt instead of debt by equity

Concept tested: Solvency ratio

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