Cambridge IGCSE · Business Studies (0450)

Income statements: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 3 written questions with worked solutions. All on Income statements.

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Question 1
1 mark

Which of the following best explains why a business might show a profit on its income statement but have a cash deficit in its bank account?

Question 2
1 mark

An enterprise sells 800 units of a product at a price of \$25 each. The variable cost is \$10 per unit, and total fixed costs are \$6,000. Calculate the profit for the year.

Question 3
1 mark

Consider the following financial data for an enterprise:
- Profit for the year: \$15,000
- Total Expenditure (Expenses): \$8,000
- Cost of Sales: \$12,000
What was the total Revenue for this enterprise?

Question 4
1 mark

An enterprise decided to switch to a cheaper supplier for its raw materials. Assuming the selling price and the number of units sold remain constant, how will this change affect the income statement?

Question 5
1 mark

According to the syllabus guidance, what is a primary reason for an entrepreneur to keep accurate financial records, such as an income statement?

Question 6
2 marks

Identify two internal stakeholders who would use an enterprise's income statement.

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Question 7
3 marks

Explain the primary purpose of an income statement for potential investors of a limited company.

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Question 8
5 marks

If an enterprise increases its selling price by \(10\%\) but its Cost of Goods Sold remains unchanged, explain the resulting effect on the Gross Profit Margin.

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