Economics B A-Level
Profitability ratios
What Profitability ratios means in Economics B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Profitability ratios
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A category of ratio that includes the gross profit margin, which measures the proportion of revenue left after deducting the direct costs of producing goods or services.
Topics that use Profitability ratios
- Appendix 4: Accounting ratios (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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