Analysis of economic activity
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
A firm made a profit of 18 mln so‘m in 2023. In 2025 its nominal profit is 25.2 mln so‘m and the price index (relative to 2023) is 1.4. What is the real profit in 2025 in so‘m?
18000000
2
Two firms each made the same profit of 15 mln so‘m. Firm A’s costs were 60 mln and firm B’s 100 mln so‘m. By how many percentage points is A’s efficiency higher than B’s?
10
3
A firm wants to raise its efficiency from 20% to 25%. If costs stay at 80 mln so‘m, by how many so‘m must profit rise? Calculate and write two ways to achieve this.
Profit must rise from 16 mln to 20 mln so‘m, that is by 4 mln so‘m (80 · 20% = 16 mln; 80 · 25% = 20 mln). Ways: raise revenue by selling more or at a better price; save raw materials and energy.
4
What can cause bankruptcy? Write three causes and a way to prevent each.
For example: goods remain unsold (study the market and advertise); shortage of working capital (plan cash); too much debt (borrow in line with income).