SECTION C Question 1 Requirement (a) Ratios: Ratio Workings Treats Co Sector average per question Return on year-end capital employed (ROCE) To be calculated 28.8% Net asset turnover to be calculated 2.4 times Gross profit margin to be calculated 55% Operating profit margin to be calculated 12% Current ratio to be calculated 1.8:1 Inventory turnover period to be calculated 25 days Gearing (debt/equity) to be calculated 43% Receivables collection period to be calculated 15 days Requirement (b) analysis: Question 2 ANSWERS Question 1 Question 2