alleryStart learning →Capital gearing ratio is (debentures + preference capital) to
AShareholders' funds
BGross fixed assets
CAnnual sales revenue
DNet working capital
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Shareholders' funds
Gearing sets fixed-return capital against the shareholders' funds that bear no fixed charge.
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