The gearing of a JK plc has reduced from 45% in 2020 to 37% in 2021. Answer TRUE or FALSE to indicate which of the following is/are VALID reasons for the decrease?

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The gearing of a JK plc has reduced from 45% in 2020 to 37% in 2021.
Answer TRUE or FALSE to indicate which of the following is/are VALID reasons for the
decrease?

(i) JK has entered into a new lease this year

(li) JK used some of its cash to purchase a significant amount of new plant in the 2021

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