Business GCSE
Calculating and comparing ratios and totals
What Calculating and comparing ratios and totals means in Business GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Calculating and comparing ratios and totals
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Calculating a meaningful measure using the correct figures and units, or comparing figures across two years or between businesses to identify a trend or difference.
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