Basis Points vs. Percentage (%)Forums › Ask ACCA Tutor Forums › Ask the Tutor ACCA AFM Exams › Basis Points vs. Percentage (%)This topic has 3 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 2 years ago by John Moffat.Viewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total)AuthorPosts April 5, 2022 at 11:58 am #652738 Ron123ParticipantTopics: 72Replies: 93☆☆Hi, please may I know whether there is any rule that specifies that a basis point must be used in some circumstances, and percentage in the others, or both can be used in actuality?Thank you. April 5, 2022 at 2:42 pm #652752 John MoffatKeymasterTopics: 57Replies: 54513☆☆☆☆☆No – there is no rule.More often than not exam questions state things in terms of basis points, but there is no problem converting them and using %’s in your answer. April 5, 2022 at 2:48 pm #652753 Ron123ParticipantTopics: 72Replies: 93☆☆I see. Thank you. April 5, 2022 at 3:20 pm #652757 John MoffatKeymasterTopics: 57Replies: 54513☆☆☆☆☆You are welcome.AuthorPostsViewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total)The topic ‘Basis Points vs. Percentage (%)’ is closed to new replies.