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MC Question 11
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The following are extracts from the statement of profit or loss of CQB Co:
$000 | |
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Sales income | 60,000 |
Cost of sales | 50,000 |
Profit before interest and tax | 10,000 |
Interest | 4,000 |
Profit before tax | 6,000 |
Tax | 4,500 |
Profit after tax |
1,500 |
60% of the cost of sales is variable costs.
What is the operational gearing of CQB Co?
A. 5·0 times
B. 2·0 times
C. 0·5 times
D. 3·0 times