GCE Commerce 1990 Question 20

Question 20

Business Calculations

Which of the following statements best describes net profit? The excess of

  1. A.total revenue over total expenditure
  2. B.total capital income over expenditure
  3. C.sales over purchases
  4. D.total capital formation over capital consumption
  5. E.total expenditure over total revenue
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (total revenue over total expenditure)

Explanation

Net profit is what remains when all expenses are taken from all revenue.