You are presented with the following information relating to three companies: 

Required:

Calculate the following accounting ratios:

(a) Return on capital employed

(b) Capital gearing.

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Statement of profit or loss for the year to 31 March 2017 Mark Limited £000 64 Profit before tax Capital and reserves Ordinary share capital of £1 each Share premium account Retained earnings Statement of financial position (extracts) at 31 March 2017 Luke Limited £000 Shareholders' funds Non-current liabilities Cumulative 15% preference shares of £1 each 10% debentures loans Mark Limited £000 100 150 250 ' |° || Luke Limited £000 22 0 177 70 60 307 20 John Limited £000 55 yoll John Limited £000 60 20 200 280 10 100 110