The following information has been extracted from the recently published accounts of company D, as set out in Figure 7.11.

The ratios set out in Table 7.9

(overleaf) are those calculated for D, based on its published accounts for the previous year, and also the latest industry average ratios.

Required:

(a) Calculate comparable ratios (to two decimal places where appropriate) for company D for the year ended 30 April 20X3. All calculations must be clearly shown.

(b) Analyze the performance of D, comparing the results against the previous year and against the industry average as supplied.

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Figure 7.11 Financial statements for company D as at 30 April Balance sheets as at 30 April Fixed assets Current assets Inventory Debtors Cash 80 20X3 20X2 1,850 1,430 640 490 1,230 1,080 120 1,950 1,690 Creditors due in less than 1 year Bank overdraft 110 80 Creditors 750 690 Taxation 30 20 Dividends 65 55 955 845 Net current assets 995 845 Total assets less current liabilities 2,845 2,275 less Creditors due in more than 1 year 10 per cent debentures 800 600 2,045 1,675 Share capital and reserves Ordinary share capital Reserves 800 800 1,245 875 2,045 1,675