Question

Finn is interested in taking over a small business, but he wants to pay a fair price for it, so he consults their income statements. How can he determine the company's overall profitability in each quarter of the previous year?
a. Calculate total revenue minus taxes paid.
b. Calculate operating revenue minus operating expenses.
c. Calculate total revenue minus operating expenses.
d. Calculate total revenue minus total expenses

Answer 1

Answer:

d. Calculate total revenue minus total expenses

Explanation:

Profit is Calculated as Total revenue minus Total expenses. Therefore, consider all Incomes generated by the Business whether Primary or Secondary. Also consider all Expenses incurred by the business including Non - Operating expenses.