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Sales revenue question

JJoseph4y ago
Example 3 A company had budgeted sales of $30.9 million within a market worth $61.8 million. When the budget was drafted, it was assumed that inflation would be 3%. After the end of the budget period, it was discovered that inflation had been 2% and that the market had been worth $65 million. What is the sales revenue figure which should be used when assessing company performance (to one decimal place)? It is a past question and I need your help calculating the figures!
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor4y ago#1
Please tell me the date of the past exam that the question is from.
JJoseph4y ago#2
It is from sept/dec 2020 examiner report (example 3)
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor4y ago#3
The answer given in the report makes it unnecessarily complicated. When they did the budget they budgeted on their sale being 50% of the expected market sales (30.9 / 61.8 = 50%). The actual market sales were $65M and therefore it would be reasonable for them to expect 50% x 65M = $32.5M
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