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2.4 Making financial decisions

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How does a business measure its profit and the return on an investment?

The concept and calculation of gross profit and net profit; the calculation and interpretation of the gross profit margin, the net profit margin, and the average rate of return.
A focused answer to Edexcel GCSE Business 2.4.1, covering the calculation of gross profit and net profit, the gross and net profit margins, and the average rate of return, with worked examples.
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How does a business use data to judge its performance and make decisions?

The use and interpretation of quantitative business data (from graphs and charts, financial data, marketing data and market data) to support, inform and justify business decisions, and the use and limitations of financial information in understanding performance and making decisions.
A focused answer to Edexcel GCSE Business 2.4.2, covering the use and interpretation of quantitative business data (graphs, financial, marketing and market data) to inform decisions, and the limitations of financial information.
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