Business 9609 · AS & A Level · Operations strategy
Operations strategy — practice question
(a)[2]
Using the figures in Table 1.2, calculate the operating profit margin for WCP in 2025.
(b)[2]
Using the figures in Table 1.2, calculate the gearing ratio as at 30 April 2025.
(c)[12]
Evaluate whether WCP should finance the proposed GC takeover with long-term bank loans.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 16-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “States or applies the formula: Operating profit margin = (Operating profit / Revenue) × 100.” …