Question 5 (Marks: 30) Consider the info provided below as well as the financial statements and answer the questions that follow. Pearson & Litt is a manufacturing company in the Eastern Cape. Their factory manufactures glass wine bottles for the Blue Valley Beer Co. 2019 2020 Sales price per unit R15 R19 Variable cost per unit R6 R7 Fixed cost (FC) per annum R650 000 R 855 500 Fixed cost per unit R3 R4 Current assets R450 600 R560 700 Current liabilities R510 000 R780 000 Retained profit R21 809 R17 600 Net Sales R2 900 320 R 3 100 100 Cost of sales R390 000 R475 000 18; 19; 20 2020 © The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd 2020 Page 11 of 12 Q.5.1 Q.5.1.1 Calculate the break‐even point for Pearson & Litt for 2019 and 2020. (7) Q.5.1.2 Compare the results of the 2019 and 2020 break‐even point and explain why there might be a difference. (3)
Question 5 (Marks: 30)
Consider the info provided below as well as the financial statements and answer the questions
that follow.
Pearson & Litt is a manufacturing company in the Eastern Cape. Their factory manufactures glass
wine bottles for the Blue Valley Beer Co.
2019 2020
Sales price per unit R15 R19
Variable cost per unit R6 R7
Fixed cost (FC) per annum R650 000 R 855 500
Fixed cost per unit R3 R4
Current assets R450 600 R560 700
Current liabilities R510 000 R780 000
Retained profit R21 809 R17 600
Net Sales R2 900 320 R 3 100 100
Cost of sales R390 000 R475 000
18; 19; 20 2020
© The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd 2020
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Q.5.1
Q.5.1.1 Calculate the break‐even point for Pearson & Litt for 2019 and 2020. (7)
Q.5.1.2 Compare the results of the 2019 and 2020 break‐even point and explain
why there might be a difference.
(3)
Q.5.2 The
and the extent of the current liabilities of a business.
Q.5.2.1 Calculate the current ratio for Pearson & Litt for 2019. (4)
Q.5.2.2 Explain the results of the current‐test ratio.
HINT: Include the minimum ratio recommended for the ratio in your
answer.
(3)
Q.5.3 The gross profit margin indicates how profitable sales have been.
Q.5.3.1 Calculate the gross profit margin for Pearson & Litt for 2020. (4)
Q.5.3.2 Explain the results of the gross profit margin calculation. (2)
Q.5.4 Financial planning forms an integral part of the strategic planning of a firm.
Q.5.4.1 Differentiate between traditional budgeting and zero‐base budgeting. (4)
Q.5.4.2 Recommend one of these budgeting methods to Pearson & Litt and
provide reasons for your recommendation.
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