Exam code: 9BS0
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Using the data in Extract B, calculate the difference in Morrisons’ acid test ratio between 2014 and 2015. You are advised to show your working
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Explain one internal cause of the business failure of MG Rover Group
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Using the information in Extract E, calculate the operating profit margin for Sports Direct in 2018. State your answer to two decimal places. You are advised to show your working
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In order to persuade large retailers such as Boots to stock Pura Cosmetics products, Rose Dyson is considering halving the selling price of lip balms
Using the data in Extract B, calculate Pura Cosmetics' break even point if the selling price of lip balms is halved. You are advised to show your working
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Explain the likely impact of the change in jet fuel prices between July 2008 and July 2015 on Spirit Airlines' profit budget
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Using the data in extract G, calculate the percentage change in The Gym Group's gross profit margin between 2014 and 2015
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Using the data in Extract F, calculate the difference in Peloton’s gross profit margin between 2020 and 2021. State your answer to two decimal places. You are advised to show your working.
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Assess whether Monarch Airlines’ business failure was due to internal causes
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Assess two ways Derby Theatre could improve its liquidity
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With reference to Extract C, assess the usefulness of government interventions in solving working capital shortages such as those experienced by Jamie's Italian in 2019
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In 2016, had it not been for the Competition and Markets Authority, Pure Gym may have been able to reach its target growth by taking over The Gym Group, rather than LA Fitness.
Using the data in Extracts G and H calculate appropriate accounting ratios for The Gym Group and, using other non-financial information, evaluate these two options and recommend which company it would have been better for Pure Gym to take over to achieve its growth target.
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VW’s new Chief Executive has been given the aim of increasing the company’s profitability. The two options VW is considering are to develop a new range of self-driving cars or to improve productivity.
Evaluate these two options and recommend which is most suitable to achieve the aim of increasing profitability, for a business such as VW.
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Pura Cosmetics has set the objective of managing its cash-flow more effectively.To achieve this, it is considering two options; either to increase its overdraft facility or to reduce the credit period given to its retail customers.
Evaluate these two options and recommend which one Pura Cosmetics should choose in order to achieve the objective of managing its cash-flow more effectively.
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Liz and Les have set themselves the objective of managing Bluebells’ finances more effectively. They are considering whether to focus more on improving cash flow or increasing profit.
Evaluate these two options and recommend which one is more suitable for Liz and Les to achieve this objective.
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