4.1 Vocabulary

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The income generated from the sale of goods and services.

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revenue

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The amount added to the cost of a product to determine the retail price it generally covers expenses and provides a profit.

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markup

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The direct costs associated with production of a product, including the raw materials used to make it and the labor costs.

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cost of goods (COGS)

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The difference between revenue and the expenses of buying, producing, and operations.

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net profit

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Gross profit divided by revenue or the amount by which revenue from sales exceeds business costs for all items.

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profit margin percentage

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Reductions to the original selling price of items to encourage rapid sales.

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The amount paid by a retailer to the manufacturer or supplier for an item.

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item cost

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These overhead expenditures are incurred to generate revenue.

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operating expense

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Revenue minus COGS or the difference between revenue and cost of goods sold--the materials and labor required to produce the product.

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gross profit

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The amount a customer pays the retailer for a profit.

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