Exam code:7131
Profit calculations
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There are different types of profit in a business. They include the following:
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Gross profit
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Profit from operations
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Profit for the year
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Each type can be calculated and the results analysed to help inform future business decisions
Gross profit
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Gross profit is the difference between revenue and the costs directly related to production
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It is calculated using the formula
Gross profit margin
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A profit margin measures the proportion of revenue that is converted into profit
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Higher and increasing profit margins are preferable, as they mean more revenue is being converted to profit
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Gross profit margin is expressed as a percentage and calculated using the formula
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Changes in the gross profit margin indicate how well managers are keeping direct costs low or encouraging sales
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A rising gross profit margin indicates increasing levels of sales revenue and/or falling cost of sales
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A falling gross profit margin indicates lower sales revenue and/or a rising cost of sales
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Worked Example
An e-scooter manufacturer sells its products to retailers for £180 per unit. Variable costs are £72 per scooter, with monthly fixed costs being £82,000. The manufacturer sells 2,200 scooters a month
The business pays £240 interest on a mortgage each month. It pays corporation tax of £372,000
Calculate the business’s gross profit margin for the year
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Answer:
Step 1: Calculate the gross profit per unit
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Step 2: Calculate the gross profit per month
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