a. Advise the investor as to why or why not to invest in each of the companies using the following three investment ratios to assist your recommendation. Earnings per share Price Earnings ratio Gearing ratio                               Show all formula and workings

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a. Advise the investor as to why or why not to invest in each of the companies using the following three investment ratios to assist your recommendation.

    1. Earnings per share
    2. Price Earnings ratio
    3. Gearing ratio                               Show all formula and workings          
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