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Computation of consolidated ratio of earnings to fixed charges
The following table sets out the calculation of the ratios of earnings to fixed charges (unaudited) for the periods indicated.
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(in $AUD millions, unless otherwise indicated) | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Profit before income tax | 11,731 | 11,515 | 10,644 | 11,416 | 10,740 |
Add fixed charges | 16,277 | 15,932 | 16,881 | 18,223 | 18,894 |
Less minority interest in subsidiaries that have not incurred fixed charges | (4) | (7) | (15) | (56) | (64) |
Earnings before tax and fixed charges | 28,004 | 27,440 | 27,510 | 29,583 | 29,570 |
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Interest expense | 16,066 | 15,716 | 16,674 | 18,028 | 18,706 |
Portion of rent estimated to represent interest expense | 211 | 216 | 207 | 195 | 188 |
Fixed charges | 16,277 | 15,932 | 16,881 | 18,223 | 18,894 |
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges (%) | 1.72 | 1.72 | 1.63 | 1.62 | 1.57 |