Accounting · Question 5 of 12

What is the difference between revenue and profit?

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Answer

  • D Revenue is sales proceeds; profit is what remains after all costs

Explanation

Revenue comprises the proceeds from selling goods and services. Materials, personnel, depreciation, interest and taxes are deducted from it, and what remains is profit. A company can have high revenue and still make a loss.

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