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    Oct 27, 2010, 04:08 AM
    How to do ratio's for a sole trader
    The balance sheet of a sole trader revealed the following position.
    Fixed assets
    Land and Buildings R9 170
    Equipment at cost less depreciation 15 570
    Goodwill at cost less amounts written off 10 250 R34 990

    Investment in shares at cost 2 200
    Current assets
    Trading stock R45 840
    Sundry debtors less bad debts written off 19 350
    Cash at bank 10 920 R76 110
    R113 300 = A
    Less Current Liabilities
    Sundry Creditors and accruals 77 600
    R35 700 = L
    Owners Interest
    Capital R28 400
    Profit for the year 7 300 R35 700 = O

    Are the assets correctly classified? If not, rearrange them and give your reasons for so doing.

    What is the current ratio? Is it satisfactory?

    What is the acid test ratio? Is it satisfactory?

    Is the business solvent? Give your reasons.

    Is the business overtrading? Give your reasons.

    What is the profitability ratio of the business?

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