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O-Level Principles of Accounts Quiz - Ratios Analysis

Name: _________________________ Class: _________________________ Date: _________________________ Score: ______ / 40

Duration: 45 minutes Total Marks: 40

Instructions:

Answer ALL questions in the spaces provided.
Show all workings clearly. Marks are awarded for method.
Round all ratios to two decimal places unless otherwise stated.
Calculators are permitted.
Where interpretation or evaluation is required, provide clear, justified responses.

Section A: Ratio Calculations (10 marks)

Answer all questions. Show your workings.

1. The following information relates to Alpha Trading for the year ended 31 December 2024:

Item	$
Revenue	120,000
Cost of sales	78,000
Gross profit	42,000
Operating expenses	18,000
Net profit	24,000

Calculate the gross profit margin for Alpha Trading. (2 marks)

2. Using the information from Question 1, calculate the net profit margin for Alpha Trading. (2 marks)

3. Beta Enterprise reported the following as at 30 June 2024:

Item	$
Inventory	15,000
Trade receivables	22,000
Cash at bank	8,000
Trade payables	18,000
Bank overdraft	5,000
Accrued expenses	2,000

Calculate the current ratio for Beta Enterprise. (2 marks)

4. Using the information from Question 3, calculate the quick ratio (acid test ratio) for Beta Enterprise. (2 marks)

5. Gamma Stores provided the following data:

	2023	2024
Opening inventory	$12,000	$14,000
Closing inventory	$14,000	$18,000
Cost of sales	$65,000	$80,000

Calculate the inventory turnover ratio for 2024. (2 marks)

Section B: More Ratio Calculations (10 marks)

Answer all questions. Show your workings.

6. Using the information from Question 5, calculate the days sales in inventory for 2024. (2 marks)

7. Delta Limited has current assets of $50,000, inventory of$ 30,000, and current liabilities of $20,000. Calculate the current ratio. (2 marks)

8. Using the information from Question 7, calculate the quick ratio. (2 marks)

9. Epsilon Trading has revenue of $200,000 and gross profit of$ 90,000. Calculate the gross profit margin. (2 marks)

10. Zeta Trading has net profit of $36,000 and revenue of$ 240,000. Calculate the net profit margin. (2 marks)

Section C: Interpretation and Analysis (10 marks)

Answer all questions. Provide clear explanations.

11. Delta Limited has a current ratio of 2.5:1 and a quick ratio of 0.8:1. Explain what the current ratio indicates about Delta Limited's liquidity position. (2 marks)

12. Using the information from Question 11, explain why the quick ratio is significantly lower than the current ratio. What does this suggest about Delta Limited's asset composition? (2 marks)

13. Epsilon Trading and Zeta Trading are competitors in the same industry. Their ratios for the year ended 31 December 2024 are:

Ratio	Epsilon Trading	Zeta Trading	Industry Average
Gross profit margin	45%	38%	40%
Net profit margin	12%	15%	14%
Inventory turnover	8 times	12 times	10 times
Trade receivables turnover	45 days	30 days	35 days

Compare the profitability of Epsilon Trading and Zeta Trading. (3 marks)

14. Using the information from Question 13, compare the efficiency of Epsilon Trading and Zeta Trading. (3 marks)

15. Theta Enterprise has a trade receivables turnover of 60 days. The industry average is 30 days. Explain two possible reasons why Theta Enterprise's trade receivables turnover is higher than the industry average. (2 marks)

Section D: Evaluation and Decision-Making (10 marks)

Answer all questions. Provide justified responses.

16. State one action Theta Enterprise could take to improve its trade receivables turnover. (2 marks)

17. Iota Company and Kappa Company are both retail businesses. Selected financial information is provided below:

	Iota Company	Kappa Company
Current assets	$80,000	$60,000
Inventory	$50,000	$20,000
Current liabilities	$40,000	$30,000
Revenue	$200,000	$180,000
Cost of sales	$120,000	$126,000
Net profit	$30,000	$18,000

Calculate the current ratio and quick ratio for both companies. Present your answers in a table. (4 marks)

18. Using the information from Question 17, calculate the gross profit margin and net profit margin for both companies. Present your answers in a table. (2 marks)

19. Using your calculations from Questions 17 and 18, evaluate the liquidity of both companies. Which company is in a stronger liquidity position? Justify your answer. (2 marks)

20. Based on the information provided, recommend which company a supplier should extend credit to. Give two reasons to support your recommendation. (2 marks)

END OF QUIZ

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O-Level Principles of Accounts Quiz - Ratios Analysis — ANSWER KEY

Total Marks: 40

Section A: Ratio Calculations (10 marks)

Question 1

Gross profit margin = (Gross profit ÷ Revenue) × 100%
= ( $42,000 ÷$ 120,000) × 100%
= 35.00% ✓ (1 mark for formula, 1 mark for correct answer)

Question 2

Net profit margin = (Net profit ÷ Revenue) × 100%
= ( $24,000 ÷$ 120,000) × 100%
= 20.00% ✓ (1 mark for formula, 1 mark for correct answer)

Question 3

Current ratio = Current assets ÷ Current liabilities

Current assets = Inventory + Trade receivables + Cash at bank
= $15,000 +$ 22,000 + $8,000 =$ 45,000 ✓ (1 mark)

Current liabilities = Trade payables + Bank overdraft + Accrued expenses
= $18,000 +$ 5,000 + $2,000 =$ 25,000 ✓ (½ mark)

Current ratio = $45,000 ÷$ 25,000 = 1.80 : 1 ✓ (½ mark)

Question 4

Quick ratio = (Current assets − Inventory) ÷ Current liabilities
= ( $45,000 −$ 15,000) ÷ $25,000 =$ 30,000 ÷ $25,000
= 1.20 : 1 ✓ (1 mark for correct exclusion of inventory, 1 mark for correct answer)

Question 5

Inventory turnover ratio = Cost of sales ÷ Average inventory

Average inventory = (Opening inventory + Closing inventory) ÷ 2
= ( $14,000 +$ 18,000) ÷ 2 = $16,000 ✓ (1 mark)

Inventory turnover = $80,000 ÷$ 16,000 = 5 times ✓ (1 mark)

Section B: More Ratio Calculations (10 marks)

Question 6

Days sales in inventory = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover ratio
= 365 ÷ 5
= 73.00 days ✓ (1 mark for formula, 1 mark for correct answer)

Question 7

Current ratio = Current assets ÷ Current liabilities
= $50,000 ÷$ 20,000
= 2.50 : 1 ✓ (1 mark for formula, 1 mark for correct answer)

Question 8

Quick ratio = (Current assets − Inventory) ÷ Current liabilities
= ( $50,000 −$ 30,000) ÷ $20,000 =$ 20,000 ÷ $20,000
= 1.00 : 1 ✓ (1 mark for formula, 1 mark for correct answer)

Question 9

Gross profit margin = (Gross profit ÷ Revenue) × 100%
= ( $90,000 ÷$ 200,000) × 100%
= 45.00% ✓ (1 mark for formula, 1 mark for correct answer)

Question 10

Net profit margin = (Net profit ÷ Revenue) × 100%
= ( $36,000 ÷$ 240,000) × 100%
= 15.00% ✓ (1 mark for formula, 1 mark for correct answer)

Section C: Interpretation and Analysis (10 marks)

Question 11

The current ratio of 2.5:1 indicates that Delta Limited has $2.50 of current assets for every$ 1.00 of current liabilities. ✓ (1 mark) This suggests the business has sufficient current assets to cover its short-term obligations and is in a comfortable liquidity position. The ratio is above the general benchmark of 2:1, indicating good short-term financial health. ✓ (1 mark)

Question 12

The quick ratio is significantly lower (0.8:1) because it excludes inventory from current assets. ✓ (1 mark) This suggests that a large proportion of Delta Limited's current assets is tied up in inventory. The quick ratio below 1:1 indicates that without selling inventory, the business may struggle to meet its immediate short-term obligations. This implies Delta Limited may be holding high levels of inventory relative to its more liquid assets (cash and receivables). ✓ (1 mark)

Question 13

Profitability comparison: Epsilon Trading has a higher gross profit margin (45%) compared to Zeta Trading (38%) and the industry average (40%). ✓ (1 mark) This suggests Epsilon is more effective at controlling its cost of sales or pricing its products. However, Zeta Trading has a higher net profit margin (15%) compared to Epsilon Trading (12%). ✓ (1 mark) Despite Epsilon's stronger gross margin, Zeta manages its operating expenses more efficiently, resulting in better overall profitability. Both companies are close to the industry average of 14%. ✓ (1 mark)

Question 14

Efficiency comparison: Zeta Trading has a higher inventory turnover (12 times) compared to Epsilon Trading (8 times) and the industry average (10 times). ✓ (1 mark) This indicates Zeta manages its inventory more efficiently, selling and replacing stock more quickly. Zeta Trading also has a better trade receivables turnover (30 days) compared to Epsilon Trading (45 days). ✓ (1 mark) Zeta collects debts from customers faster, which improves cash flow. Overall, Zeta Trading demonstrates stronger efficiency in managing both inventory and receivables. ✓ (1 mark)

Question 15

Two possible reasons for higher trade receivables turnover (60 days vs. 30 days industry average):

Theta Enterprise may offer longer credit terms to customers (e.g., 60 days instead of 30 days) to attract more sales or remain competitive. ✓ (1 mark)
Theta Enterprise may have poor credit control procedures, such as not following up on overdue accounts promptly or not conducting credit checks on new customers, leading to slow collections. ✓ (1 mark)

Section D: Evaluation and Decision-Making (10 marks)

Question 16

One action to improve trade receivables turnover: Theta Enterprise could offer early payment discounts (e.g., 2% discount if paid within 10 days) to incentivise customers to pay sooner. ✓ (1 mark) This would reduce the average collection period and improve cash flow. ✓ (1 mark) (Accept other valid actions: tighten credit policy, improve debt collection procedures, charge interest on overdue accounts, etc.)

Question 17

Ratio	Iota Company	Kappa Company
Current ratio	$80,000 ÷$ 40,000 = 2.00 : 1 ✓	$60,000 ÷$ 30,000 = 2.00 : 1 ✓
Quick ratio	( $80,000 −$ 50,000) ÷ $40,000 = 0.75 : 1 ✓	( $60,000 −$ 20,000) ÷ $30,000 = 1.33 : 1 ✓
(1 mark for each correct ratio per company = 4 marks total. Award partial marks for correct method with minor arithmetic errors.)

Question 18

Ratio	Iota Company	Kappa Company
Gross profit margin	[( $200,000 −$ 120,000) ÷ $200,000] × 100% = 40.00% ✓	[( $180,000 −$ 126,000) ÷ $180,000] × 100% = 30.00% ✓
Net profit margin	( $30,000 ÷$ 200,000) × 100% = 15.00% ✓	( $18,000 ÷$ 180,000) × 100% = 10.00% ✓
(½ mark for each correct ratio per company = 2 marks total.)

Question 19

Liquidity evaluation: Both companies have the same current ratio of 2.00:1, which meets the general benchmark and suggests adequate short-term solvency. ✓ (½ mark) However, Kappa Company has a significantly stronger quick ratio of 1.33:1 compared to Iota Company's 0.75:1. ✓ (½ mark) This indicates that Iota Company holds a much larger proportion of its current assets in inventory ( $50,000 out of$ 80,000 = 62.5%), while Kappa Company has more liquid assets. Iota's quick ratio below 1:1 suggests potential difficulty meeting immediate obligations without selling inventory. ✓ (½ mark) Overall, Kappa Company is in a stronger liquidity position because it has greater ability to meet short-term obligations using its most liquid assets (cash and receivables). ✓ (½ mark)

Question 20

Recommendation to supplier: I recommend extending credit to Kappa Company. ✓ (½ mark) Reason 1: Kappa Company has a stronger quick ratio (1.33:1 vs. 0.75:1), indicating better ability to pay short-term debts promptly using liquid assets. This reduces the risk of late or non-payment to the supplier. ✓ (¾ mark) Reason 2: Although Iota Company has higher profitability margins (40% gross margin, 15% net margin vs. 30% and 10%), Kappa Company's superior liquidity position is more relevant to a supplier concerned with timely payment. A profitable but cash-poor business may still struggle to pay suppliers on time. ✓ (¾ mark) (Accept other valid reasons: Kappa's lower inventory reliance, better cash flow position, etc. Award marks for clear justification linked to supplier's perspective.)

END OF ANSWER KEY