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Business
Spec 2.4 (Making Financial Decisions)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is gross profit? | Profit made after costs directly related to production are subtracted from revenue |
| What is net profit? | Profit made after all expenses are subtracted from revenue |
| What is the formula to find growth profit margin? | Gross profit/sales revenue x 100 |
| What 2 things can a business do to improve gross profit margin? | 1. Change the price 2. Negotiate cheaper prices with suppliers |
| What is the formula to find net profit margin? | Net profit/sales revenue x 100 |
| What 2 things can a business do to improve net profit margin? | 1. Increase gross profits 2. Lower operating costs |
| Why do businesses calculate average rate of return? | To calculate how profitable an investment will be |
| What is the formula for average rate of return? | Average annual profit/initial cost of investment x 100 |
| Name the 2 types of data businesses use to inform decisions | 1. Financial data 2. Market data |
| What is the formula for market share? | Sales of product/total market sales x 100 |
| Name a potential limitation of market data` | Market research may be biased |
| Name a potential limitation of financial data | It could be out of date |