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CAIE A-Level Business Formula reference Gearing ratio

Practise using the gearing formula with table data and interpreting the percentage as a measure of dependence on debt finance.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Business 9609
Level
A2

Exam points

  • calculate gearing as non-current liabilities divided by capital employed times 100
  • interpret a gearing percentage to judge reliance on long-term borrowed capital

Formula reference—Gearing ratio question 1

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Refer to Table 1.2. Calculate the gearing ratio for 2023.

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