Understanding key financial terms:

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  • What does the term "Revenue" refer to in business finance?
    Total income from sales
  • What is the definition of "Profit" in business finance?
    Revenue minus costs
  • What are "Fixed Costs" in business finance?
    Costs that do not change with output
  • Provide an example of a "Fixed Cost" in business finance.
    Rent
  • What are "Expenses" in business finance?
    Costs to generate revenue
  • Cash flow ensures the financial stability of a business.
    True
  • Match each financial term with its significance:
    Revenue ↔️ Indicates overall demand
    Costs ↔️ Impact profitability
    Profit ↔️ Measures business success
    Cash Flow ↔️ Ensures financial stability
  • If a business has revenue of £100,000 and total costs of £70,000, what is its profit?
    £30,000
  • What are the three main types of assets owned by a business?
    Current, fixed, and intangible
  • What are liabilities in a business?
    Obligations to others
  • Profit measures the success of a business.

    True
  • What are expenses in a business?
    Costs to generate revenue
  • Expenses increase a business's profitability.
    False
  • What are examples of fixed assets?
    Land, buildings, equipment
  • Short-term liabilities are due within one year
  • What is an example of a long-term liability?
    Mortgage
  • Capital enables a business to acquire assets and support growth.

    True
  • Revenue indicates the overall demand for a business's offerings.

    True
  • Match the financial term with its significance:
    Revenue ↔️ Indicates overall demand
    Profit ↔️ Measures business success
    Cash Flow ↔️ Ensures short-term obligations
  • Understanding fixed and variable costs is crucial for managing profitability.
    True
  • What is the formula for calculating simple "Profit"?
    Revenue - Total Costs
  • Unlike assets, expenses decrease a business's profitability.

    True
  • Profit is calculated as revenue minus costs
  • Arrange the following financial terms in order of their significance in calculating profit:
    1️⃣ Revenue
    2️⃣ Costs
    3️⃣ Profit
  • Fixed costs are expenses that do not change with the level of output
  • What formula is used to calculate simple profit?
    Profit = Revenue - Total Costs
  • Match each expense type with an example:
    Salaries and Wages ↔️ Payment to employees
    Rent ↔️ Cost of leasing space
    Utilities ↔️ Electricity, water bills
    Raw Materials ↔️ Cost of production materials
  • Fixed assets are long-term physical assets used in operations.

    True
  • What is the significance of revenue in financial performance?
    Indicates overall demand
  • Profit measures the success of a business by showing whether it is making more than it spends
  • What do expenses represent in a business context?
    Costs to generate revenue
  • Current assets are those that can be converted to cash within one year
  • What are liabilities in business finance?
    Debts owed to others
  • Match the type of capital with its example:
    Equity Capital ↔️ Shares, retained earnings
    Debt Capital ↔️ Loans, bonds
  • What does profit measure in a business context?
    Business success
  • What is the formula for calculating simple profit?
    Profit = Revenue - Total Costs
  • If revenue is £100,000 and total costs are £70,000, the profit is £30,000
  • Expenses for promoting products or services are called marketing expenses.
  • What are assets in business terms?
    Valuable resources owned
  • What are liabilities in business terms?
    Debts owed to others