Commercial Calculations
Overview
Every commercial transaction involves numbers, from the price printed on a label to the profit recorded in a set of accounts. Knowing how to calculate mark-up, margin, discounts and stock turnover lets you judge whether a deal is fair, a product is priced correctly, and a business is trading efficiently.
In this lesson you will learn the formulas that underpin everyday commerce: trade and cash discounts, profit and loss, mark-up and margin, turnover, rate of stock turnover, commission, currency conversions, and simple interest. These calculations appear throughout the Commerce exam, so confidence with them is essential.
Objectives
- Understand the concept and calculation of gross profit, profit for the year (net profit), mark-up, average inventory and inventory turnover
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Commercial Calculations. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
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Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- A trader buys goods for $200 and sells them for $300. What is the mark-up percentage? A) 33.3% B) 50% C) 66.7% D) 100% Answer: B
- Margin is calculated by dividing profit by: A) Cost price B) Selling price C) Total costs D) Quantity sold Answer: B
- A cash discount is offered to encourage: A) Larger orders B) Early payment C) Repeat purchases D) Bulk buying Answer: B
- A business has cost of goods sold of $120,000 and average stock of $15,000. What is the rate of stock turnover? A) 6 times B) 8 times C) 10 times D) 12 times Answer: B
- An agent earns 5% commission on $8,000 of sales. How much commission does the agent receive? A) $40 B) $400 C) $4,000 D) $800 Answer: B
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