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A-LevelAccountingAnalysis and communication of accounting information9706/12 · May/June 2016 · Q151 Mark

A company's profit from operations has increased by 10% in a year, whilst its gross profit has only increased by 5%. Which factors could explain this? 1 a decrease in finance costs 2 a decrease in distribution costs 3 an increase in rent received 4 an increase in selling prices

A1 and 2
B1 and 4
C2 and 3
D3 and 4

✓ Correct answer

C: 2 and 3

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Analysis and communication of accounting information, A-Level Accounting (syllabus 9706). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
A-Level Accounting, May/June 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 15.

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