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MC Question 17

The following are extracts from the statement of financial position of a company:
$000 $000
Equity
Ordinary shares 8,000
Reserves 20,000
28,000
Non-current liabilities
Bonds 4,000
Bank loans 6,200
Preference shares 2,000
12,200
Current liabilities
Overdraft 1,000
Trade payables 1,500
2,500
Total equity and liabilities
42,700
The ordinary shares have a nominal value of 50 cents per share and are trading at $5·00 per share. The preference shares have a nominal value of $1·00 per share and are trading at 80 cents per share. The bonds have a nominal value of $100 and are trading at $105 per bond.

What is the market value based gearing of the company, defined as prior charge capital/equity?

A. 15·0%
B. 13·0%
C. 11·8%
D. 7·3%

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