C. Return on capital employed (return on investment) Formula
Example figures
Cost of sales = x times Average stock
(Average stock = opening + closing stock ÷ 2)
€100,000 = €50,000
Average stock =
(€40,000 + €60,000 ÷ 2)
EXAM PREPARATION!
State ‘rate of stock turnover’. Explain it using an example. Apply it to another unit.
4. Dividend
A dividend is a percentage (%) of profits given by a business to its shareholders. The percentage is decided by the Board of Directors each year using the company’s dividend policy.
Example € Dividend Issued capital
Solution Formula
Dividend paid Issued share capital
x 100 % = % 1
10,000 100,000 Calculate dividend % P. 246
Answer 2 times
Examination tips
1. Know the formula. 2. Use your calculator. 3. Show your workings. 4. Answer = 2 times
Go to page 246 of the activity book to practise more questions.
Example figures
€10,000 x 100 €100,000
1
Answer Examination tips
= 10 % 1. Know the formula. 2. Use your calculator. 3. Show your workings. 4. Answer = %
Think IT!
Question: Is this a good return? Answer: 10% is good, it is better than the interest received from financial institutions.
EXAM PREPARATION!
State ‘dividend’. Explain it using an example. Apply it to another unit.
P. 249
Go to page 249 of the activity book to practise more questions.