a) Based on the information provided, calculate the following ratios for the years ended 31 December 2021 and 2020. You should give the formula for each ratio, in addition to your calculation. I. Gross profit margin II. Operating profit margin III. Return on equity IV. Current ratio V. Gearing

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a) Based on the information provided, calculate the following ratios for the years ended 31
December 2021 and 2020.

You should give the formula for each ratio, in addition to your calculation.

I. Gross profit margin
II. Operating profit margin
III. Return on equity
IV. Current ratio
V. Gearing 

Question 1
Mabel is a potter and sells her pottery at stalls that she rents in four tourist information centres
across the south of England.
Extracts from her financial statements for the years ended 31 December 2021 and 2020 are
shown below.
Statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 December:
2021
28,900
|(16,500)
12,400
(3,800)
8,600
|(4,000)
4,600
2020
Revenue
27,200
(14,000)
13,200
(3,600)
9,600
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Operating expenses
Operating profit
Non-operating expenses
Net profit
9,600
Statement of financial position as at 31 December:
2021
Non-current assets
Current assets
Total assets
22,660
4,360
27,020
2020
20,920
3,750
24,670
Equity
Non-current liabilities
Current liabilities
Equity and liabilities
20,940
3,000
3,080
27,020
16,340
3,500
4,830
24,670
The following information is also relevant:
In July 2021 the rent on one of Mabel's stalls was increased significantly for the third time in
three years so she decided not to renew the annual contract. She sold the shop fittings for
£1,500 cash, making a loss on disposal of £400. She transferred the inventory from this store to
her other shops. This closed store represented 20% of Mabel's sales for 2020.
The closure resulted in two staff being made redundant at a cost of £3,600.
In early 2021, Mabel accepted a 12% cost increase from her supplier of clay. She felt unable to
pass this on to her customers through an increase in sales prices.
Transcribed Image Text:Question 1 Mabel is a potter and sells her pottery at stalls that she rents in four tourist information centres across the south of England. Extracts from her financial statements for the years ended 31 December 2021 and 2020 are shown below. Statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 December: 2021 28,900 |(16,500) 12,400 (3,800) 8,600 |(4,000) 4,600 2020 Revenue 27,200 (14,000) 13,200 (3,600) 9,600 Cost of sales Gross profit Operating expenses Operating profit Non-operating expenses Net profit 9,600 Statement of financial position as at 31 December: 2021 Non-current assets Current assets Total assets 22,660 4,360 27,020 2020 20,920 3,750 24,670 Equity Non-current liabilities Current liabilities Equity and liabilities 20,940 3,000 3,080 27,020 16,340 3,500 4,830 24,670 The following information is also relevant: In July 2021 the rent on one of Mabel's stalls was increased significantly for the third time in three years so she decided not to renew the annual contract. She sold the shop fittings for £1,500 cash, making a loss on disposal of £400. She transferred the inventory from this store to her other shops. This closed store represented 20% of Mabel's sales for 2020. The closure resulted in two staff being made redundant at a cost of £3,600. In early 2021, Mabel accepted a 12% cost increase from her supplier of clay. She felt unable to pass this on to her customers through an increase in sales prices.
Requirement:
a) Based on the information provided, calculate the following ratios for the years ended 31
December 2021 and 2020.
You should give the formula for each ratio, in addition to your calculation.
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Gross profit margin
II.
I.
Operating profit margin
II.
Return on equity
Current ratio
V. Gearing
IV.
b) By comparing the financial information for years ended 31 December 2021 and 2020, and
reviewing your ratio calculations, comment on the profitability, liquidity, and long-term
solvency of Mabel's business over the past year. You should use the other information given
to suggest reasons for any changes identified.
If an investor was interested in buying Mabel's business and was presented with these
results, what further advice would you give them?
Transcribed Image Text:Requirement: a) Based on the information provided, calculate the following ratios for the years ended 31 December 2021 and 2020. You should give the formula for each ratio, in addition to your calculation. Page 2 of 8 Gross profit margin II. I. Operating profit margin II. Return on equity Current ratio V. Gearing IV. b) By comparing the financial information for years ended 31 December 2021 and 2020, and reviewing your ratio calculations, comment on the profitability, liquidity, and long-term solvency of Mabel's business over the past year. You should use the other information given to suggest reasons for any changes identified. If an investor was interested in buying Mabel's business and was presented with these results, what further advice would you give them?
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