Calculate Questions (Edexcel IGCSE Business)

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How do I answer an Edexcel IGCSE Business 'Calculate' question?

In these questions you need to use mathematical skills to reach the answer, based on given data
Calculators may be used and workings should always be given

Example

In this example, one mark is awarded for the working and one mark for the final answer

The table contains information about Mind Candy’s performance in 2013. \| Sales revenue \| £30 560 692 \| \|---\|---\| \| Gross profit \| £22 190 385 \| \| Other operating expenses and interest \| £25 044 332 \| Using the information in the table, calculate Mind Candy’s cost of sales. You are advised to show your workings. [2]

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The table contains information about Mind Candy’s performance in 2013.

| Sales revenue | £30 560 692 |
|---|---|
| Gross profit | £22 190 385 |
| Other operating expenses and interest | £25 044 332 |

Using the information in the table, calculate Mind Candy’s cost of sales. You are advised to show your workings.

[2]

Cost of sales formula showing: £30,560,642 minus £22,190,385 equals £8,370,307, with checked marks indicating correct calculation.