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6.3 Financial terms and calculations
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The break-even point is the quantity needed to cover fixed costs only.
False
Match the financial term with its purpose:
Profit Margin ↔️ Measures the percentage of revenue left after deducting costs
Break-Even Point ↔️ Determines the quantity needed to cover costs
ROI ↔️ Evaluates the efficiency of an investment
Liquidity ratios indicate whether a company has enough current assets to cover its
current liabilities
.
True
Fixed costs change with the level of production.
False
Understanding solvency is crucial for assessing a business's ability to meet short-term financial obligations.
False
Profitability
measures how efficiently a business generates profit from its
revenue
What are the two main components of total costs?
Fixed costs and variable costs
Variable costs vary directly with the
level of production
.
True
What is the formula for calculating total revenues?
Selling Price per Unit x Quantity Sold
Steps to calculate the break-even point
1️⃣ Determine fixed costs
2️⃣ Determine selling price per unit
3️⃣ Determine variable cost per unit
4️⃣ Apply the break-even point formula
Return on investment is calculated using the formula: ROI = (Net Profit / Cost of
Investment
) x 100%
Profit is the amount of money a business makes after deducting all costs from its revenue.
True
Net Profit is calculated by subtracting Operating Expenses from Gross
Profit
A business with a Gross Profit of £30,000 and a Net Profit of £20,000 has deducted all its
expenses
If a business has fixed costs of £20,000, a selling price of £10 per unit, and a variable cost of £6 per unit, the break-even point is 5,000
units
.
True
The Return on Investment (ROI) formula is (Net Profit / Cost of Investment) multiplied by
100%
What are financial calculations used for in business planning?
Analyze financial performance
What does ROI measure in financial calculations?
Efficiency of investment
Order the key financial terms from most short-term to most long-term focus:
1️⃣ Liquidity
2️⃣ Profitability
3️⃣ Solvency
Solvency ratios like the debt-to-equity ratio show whether a company has too much
debt
Variable costs vary directly with the level of
production
Total costs are comprised of fixed costs and
variable
costs.
What does liquidity refer to in financial terms?
Ability to meet short-term obligations
What is the formula for calculating total costs?
Fixed Costs + Variable Costs
Gross profit
is calculated by subtracting the cost of goods sold from total
revenue
The break-even point formula is Fixed Costs / (Selling Price per Unit -
Variable Cost per Unit
).
True
The formula for Gross Profit is Revenue minus the Cost of Goods
Sold
Match the profit type with its formula:
Gross Profit ↔️ Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
Net Profit ↔️ Gross Profit - Operating Expenses
If a company has a revenue of £50,000 and COGS of £20,000, the Gross Profit is
£30,000
.
True
Steps to calculate the break-even point:
1️⃣ Identify fixed costs
2️⃣ Determine selling price per unit
3️⃣ Calculate variable cost per unit
4️⃣ Apply the break-even point formula
A higher margin of safety indicates a
lower risk
of the business making a loss.
True
If a business invests £10,000 and generates a net profit of £2,000, the ROI is
20%
.
True
The break-even point formula is Fixed Costs divided by (Selling Price per Unit minus Variable Cost per
Unit
If a business invests £20,000 and generates a net profit of £5,000, the ROI is
25%
.
True
Profit margin is calculated by dividing net profit by
revenue
Financial calculations help assess profitability, liquidity, and
solvency
What does profitability measure in financial terms?
How profitable a business is
What are the two main components of total costs?
Fixed and variable costs
Match the cost type with its definition:
Fixed Costs ↔️ Costs that do not change with production levels
Variable Costs ↔️ Costs that vary directly with production levels
What are the three key financial terms crucial for effective business planning?
Profitability, liquidity, solvency
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