Profit Flashcards

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What is profit in a business?

The money left after total costs are taken from total revenue.

What is the formula for profit?

Profit = total revenue minus total cost.

What do we call it when total cost is greater than total revenue?

A loss (negative profit).

What is the break-even point?

When total revenue equals total cost, so profit is zero.

How do you calculate profit per unit?

Profit per unit equals selling price minus average cost per unit.

When is profit maximised using totals?

When the gap between total revenue and total cost is the greatest.

When is profit maximised using marginals?

When marginal revenue equals marginal cost (MR = MC).

If total revenue is £750 and total cost is £910, what is the profit or loss?

£160 loss (minus £160).

Name two ways a firm can increase profit.

Raise revenue (sell more or raise price if demand allows) or cut costs (reduce waste or use resources better).

What happens to profit if costs fall by £50 and revenue stays the same?

Profit rises by £50.