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.

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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.

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