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Application: “The Delights of the Land”
States :
The company "Les Délices du Terroir" is an SME specializing in the sale of regional food products. It seeks to analyze its profitability for the year 2023. During this year, it achieved a turnover of €500 and incurred operating expenses of €000, as well as financial expenses of €350. Income taxes amount to €000. The company wishes to calculate its net margin to assess its financial performance.
Work to do :
- Calculate the net result for “Les Délices du Terroir”.
- Determine the company's net margin.
- Analyze the implication of a high net margin for the business.
- Consider a reduction in financial charges of €5. What would be the new impact on net margin?
- Discuss the importance of tracking net margin in running a business.
Proposed correction:
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Calculate the net result for “Les Délices du Terroir”.
To get the net result, use the following formula:
Net income = Turnover – Operating expenses – Financial expenses – Income taxes.
Net income = €500 – €000 – €350 – €000 = €20.Thus, the net result for “Les Délices du Terroir” is €100.
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Determine the company's net margin.
The formula for net margin is:
Net margin = (Net income ÷ Turnover) x 100.
Net margin = (€100 ÷ €000) x 500 = 000%.The company's net margin is therefore 20%.
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Analyze the implication of a high net margin for the business.
A high net margin means that the company manages to retain a significant percentage of its revenue after covering all its expenses. This demonstrates good financial management and can strengthen the company's ability to invest in its future development.
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Consider a reduction in financial charges of €5. What would be the new impact on net margin?
If the financial charges are reduced by €5, they become €000.
The new net result would be:
Net income = €500 – €000 – €350 – €000 = €15.
The new net margin would be:
Net margin = (€105 ÷ €000) x 500 = 000%.By reducing financial charges, the net margin increases to 21%, thus improving the company's profitability.
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Discuss the importance of tracking net margin in running a business.
Net margin is a key indicator of a company's financial health. It helps to understand how much of each dollar of sales is left after all expenses are paid. A stable or growing net margin is often a sign of good management and ensures the long-term sustainability of the company.
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| Title | Formulas |
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| Net profit | Turnover – Operating expenses – Financial expenses – Income taxes |
| Net margin | (Net Profit ÷ Turnover) x 100 |
Application: “Tech Innovators”
States :
“Tech Innovators” is a company specializing in software development. For the past year, it has recorded a turnover of €750. Operating expenses amount to €000, with financial expenses of €500 and income taxes of €000. The company seeks to understand its financial performance and improve its profitability.
Work to do :
- What is the net profit value for the year?
- Calculate the current net margin of “Tech Innovators”.
- What would be the impact on net margin if the company managed to reduce its operating expenses by 10%?
- Compare the importance of net margin to other financial margins (margin rate and markup rate).
- Why is it essential for a technology company to monitor its net margin carefully?
Proposed correction:
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What is the net profit value for the year?
Let's use the formula:
Net income = Turnover – Operating expenses – Financial expenses – Income taxes.
Net income = €750 – €000 – €500 – €000 = €25.So the net result for “Tech Innovators” is €175.
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Calculate the current net margin of “Tech Innovators”.
Net margin = (Net income ÷ Turnover) x 100.
Net margin = (€175 ÷ €000) x 750 = 000%.The company's net margin is therefore 23,33%.
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What would be the impact on net margin if the company managed to reduce its operating expenses by 10%?
A 10% reduction in operating costs is equivalent to a reduction of €50.
The new operating costs are therefore: €500 – €000 = €50.
New Net Result = €750 – €000 – €450 – €000 = €25.
New net margin = (€225 ÷ €000) x 750 = 000%.
Reducing operating expenses by 10% increases net margin to 30%.
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Compare the importance of net margin to other financial margins (margin rate and markup rate).
Net margin indicates the final profitability after all expenses, while the margin rate (calculated excluding taxes) shows the unit profitability of the products and the markup rate, the profitability in relation to the selling price. Net margin gives an overall view of the total economic efficiency of the company.
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Why is it essential for a technology company to monitor its net margin carefully?
In the highly competitive and innovative technology sector, net margin reflects the ability to generate sufficient profits to reinvest in R&D and remain competitive. Close monitoring of this parameter helps assess the long-term viability and growth strategy of the company.
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| Title | Formulas |
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| Net profit | Turnover – Operating expenses – Financial expenses – Income taxes |
| Net margin | (Net Profit ÷ Turnover) x 100 |
Application: “Fashion & Radiance”
States :
"Mode & Éclat" is a company specializing in the sale of luxury clothing. Last year, it achieved a turnover of €1, with operating expenses of €200, financial expenses of €000, and income taxes of €800. The management wants to evaluate financial efficiency and look for margins of improvement in terms of profitability.
Work to do :
- Calculate the net result for “Fashion & Radiance”.
- What is the net margin rate for the past year?
- If turnover drops by 10%, what would the new net margin be, keeping other expenses constant?
- Discuss the potential savings if “Fashion & Eclat” reduces its corporate taxes by 10% and indicate how this would affect their net margin.
- Elaborate on the challenges of a low net margin for a luxury company.
Proposed correction:
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Calculate the net result for “Fashion & Radiance”.
Let's use the formula to determine the net result:
Net income = Turnover – Operating expenses – Financial expenses – Income taxes.
Net income = €1 – €200 – €000 – €800 = €000.The net result for “Mode & Éclat” therefore amounts to €290.
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What is the net margin rate for the past year?
Net margin = (Net income ÷ Turnover) x 100.
Net margin = (€290 ÷ €000) x 1 = 200%.The company has a net margin rate of 24,17%.
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If turnover drops by 10%, what would the new net margin be, keeping other expenses constant?
New turnover = €1 x (200 – 000) = €1.
Net result unchanged: €290.
New net margin = (€290 ÷ €000) x 1 = 080%.
Net margin increased to 26,85%, indicating increased relative efficiency despite the decline in revenue.
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Discuss the potential savings if “Fashion & Eclat” reduces its corporate taxes by 10% and indicate how this would affect their net margin.
10% reduction in corporate taxes represents €60 x 000 = €0,10.
New taxes = €60 – €000 = €6.
New Net Result = €1 – €200 – €000 – €800 = €000.
New net margin = (€296 ÷ €000) x 1 = 200%.A tax cut increases net margin to 24,67%, improving profitability.
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Elaborate on the challenges of a low net margin for a luxury company.
For a luxury brand, a low net margin could indicate inefficiency or insufficient pricing relative to costs incurred. This can harm the desired prestigious image and limit the ability to reinvest in product improvement.
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| Title | Formulas |
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| Net profit | Turnover – Operating expenses – Financial expenses – Income taxes |
| Net margin | (Net Profit ÷ Turnover) x 100 |
Application: “Sun Energy”
States :
“Soleil Energie” is a renewable energy supplier that is committed to green practices. For the past year, the company generated a turnover of €2, incurred operating expenses of €000, financial expenses of €000, and documented taxes of €1. The board wants to assess profitability for future decision-making.
Work to do :
- Evaluate the net result for “Soleil Énergie”.
- Calculate the net margin rate for the past year.
- If operating expenses increase by 15%, how would that affect net margin?
- Suggest ways for “Soleil Énergie” to improve its net margin and discuss the potential benefits.
- Comment on the importance of maintaining a good net margin in the renewable energy sector.
Proposed correction:
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Evaluate the net result for “Soleil Énergie”.
Using the following formula:
Net result = Turnover – Operating expenses – Financial expenses – Taxes.
Net income = €2 – €000 – €000 – €1 = €500.Thus, the net result for “Soleil Énergie” is €325.
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Calculate the net margin rate for the past year.
Net margin = (Net income ÷ Turnover) x 100.
Net margin = (€325 ÷ €000) x 2 = 000%.The net margin of “Soleil Énergie” for the past year is 16,25%.
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If operating expenses increase by 15%, how would that affect net margin?
Increase in operating costs = €1 x 500 = €000.
New operating expenses = €1 + €500 = €000.
New Net Result = €2 – €000 – €000 – €1 = €725.
New net margin = (€100 ÷ €000) x 2 = 000%.
An increase in operating expenses of 15% would reduce the net margin to 5%, which significantly affects profitability.
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Suggest ways for “Soleil Énergie” to improve its net margin and discuss the potential benefits.
- Reduction of fixed costs : By optimizing its production costs, “Soleil Énergie” can increase its gross margin, leading to an increase in the net margin.
- Product diversification : Launching new services or products can boost revenue.
These actions can make the company more competitive and stimulate its long-term growth.
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Comment on the importance of maintaining a good net margin in the renewable energy sector.
A robust net margin is crucial in the renewable energy sector, where initial investments are often high. It allows the self-financing of new projects and the maintenance of market competitiveness while supporting the energy transition.
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| Title | Formulas |
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| Net profit | Turnover – Operating expenses – Financial expenses – Taxes |
| Net margin | (Net Profit ÷ Turnover) x 100 |
Application: “Restoration of the Future”
States :
“Restauration d'Avenir” is a restaurant committed to organic and local food. Their turnover for the year was €350, with operating expenses of €000, financial expenses of €250, and taxes of €000. The company wants to understand its net margin to assess its growth potential.
Work to do :
- Determine the net result of “Restoration of the Future”.
- Calculate the net margin for the past year.
- If the company reduces its operating expenses by 8%, what would the new net margin be?
- Suggest strategies that “Restoration of the Future” could implement to increase its net profits.
- Assess the risks associated with low net margin in the restaurant industry.
Proposed correction:
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Determine the net result of “Restoration of the Future”.
Let's apply the formula:
Net result = Turnover – Operating expenses – Financial expenses – Taxes.
Net income = €350 – €000 – €250 – €000 = €15.The net result for “Restoration of the Future” is therefore €65.
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Calculate the net margin for the past year.
Net margin = (Net income ÷ Turnover) x 100.
Net margin = (€65 ÷ €000) x 350 = 000%.The net margin for the past year is therefore 18,57%.
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If the company reduces its operating expenses by 8%, what would the new net margin be?
Reduction in operating costs = €250 x 000 = €0,08.
New operating expenses = €250 – €000 = €20.
New Net Result = €350 – €000 – €230 – €000 = €15.
New net margin = (€85 ÷ €000) x 350 = 000%.
With an 8% reduction in operating expenses, the net margin would increase to 24,29%.
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Suggest strategies that “Restoration of the Future” could implement to increase its net profits.
- Optimization of production costs : Increase efficiency in the supply of organic products to reduce costs and increase gross profit.
- Targeted marketing : Develop attractive campaigns to increase turnover through promotions targeting local customers.
These strategies allow for increased revenues while controlling costs.
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Assess the risks associated with low net margin in the restaurant industry.
A low net margin exposes the restaurant to financial difficulties in the face of unexpected costs, such as rising raw material prices. This delays investments needed to maintain or modernize the restaurant and jeopardizes financial stability during periods of low traffic.
Formulas Used:
| Title | Formulas |
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| Net profit | Turnover – Operating expenses – Financial expenses – Taxes |
| Net margin | (Net Profit ÷ Turnover) x 100 |
Application: “Creative Artisan”
States :
"Artisan Créatif" is a company that produces artisanal jewelry. For the past year, it has achieved a total turnover of €180, incurring operating expenses of €000, financial expenses of €120, and taxes of €000. The company wishes to determine its profitability and consider avenues for improvement.
Work to do :
- Establish the net result for “Creative Artisan”.
- What is the net margin rate achieved during the year?
- By reducing its financial charges by 40%, what impact would this have on the net margin?
- Discuss the mechanisms to be put in place for greater economic efficiency of “Artisan Créatif”.
- Reflection on the need for a craft business to monitor the net margin rate.
Proposed correction:
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Establish the net result for “Creative Artisan”.
Let's apply the formula to calculate the net result:
Net result = Turnover – Operating expenses – Financial expenses – Taxes.
Net income = €180 – €000 – €120 – €000 = €5.The net result for “Artisan Créatif” is €45.
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What is the net margin rate achieved during the year?
Net margin = (Net income ÷ Turnover) x 100.
Net margin = (€45 ÷ €000) x 180 = 000%.The net margin rate achieved during the year is 25%.
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By reducing its financial charges by 40%, what impact would this have on the net margin?
A 40% reduction in financial charges is equivalent to €5 x 000 = €0,40.
New financial charges = €5 – €000 = €2.
New Net Result = €180 – €000 – €120 – €000 = €3.
New net margin = (€47 ÷ €000) x 180 = 000%.
By reducing financial charges, the net margin increases to 26,11%.
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Discuss the mechanisms to be put in place for greater economic efficiency of “Artisan Créatif”.
- Reduction of production costs : Streamline processes to minimize waste of valuable materials.
- Diversification of the product range : Trying to introduce new collections to capture a wider market.
This can lead to more optimal use of resources and increased sales.
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Reflection on the need for a craft business to monitor the net margin rate.
For a craft business, tracking net margin is crucial to ensure that craftspeople are fairly compensated and that the business remains sustainable. This allows you to adjust prices if necessary and understand how costs impact profitability.
Formulas Used:
| Title | Formulas |
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| Net profit | Turnover – Operating expenses – Financial expenses – Taxes |
| Net margin | (Net Profit ÷ Turnover) x 100 |
Application: “Innovative Training”
States :
“Formations Innovantes” is a professional training center that offers a variety of online courses. Last year, the center generated a turnover of €500, with operating expenses of €000, financial expenses of €300, and taxes amounting to €000. The center seeks to identify its net margin to make strategic decisions.
Work to do :
- Calculate the net result of “Innovative Training”.
- Determine the net margin rate for the past year.
- Let's assume a 5% increase in revenue with no change in costs, how will this impact net margin?
- Provide recommendations to optimize the center's net margin.
- Analyze the consequences of low net margin in the online training industry.
Proposed correction:
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Calculate the net result of “Innovative Training”.
Let's start with the following formula:
Net result = Turnover – Operating expenses – Financial expenses – Taxes.
Net income = €500 – €000 – €300 – €000 = €10.For “Innovative Training”, the net result is therefore €165.
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Determine the net margin rate for the past year.
Net margin = (Net income ÷ Turnover) x 100.
Net margin = (€165 ÷ €000) x 500 = 000%.The center achieved a net margin rate of 33%.
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Let's assume a 5% increase in revenue with no change in costs, how will this impact net margin?
Increase in turnover = €500 x 000 = €1,05.
Net profit remains at €165.
New net margin = (€165 ÷ €000) x 525 = 000%.
The increase in turnover improves the net margin to 31,43%, maintaining profitability.
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Provide recommendations to optimize the center's net margin.
- Diversification of the educational offer : Introduce new courses that meet high demand to attract more students.
- Cost rationalization : Incorporate technologies to reduce operational costs.
These measures can increase net margin by maximizing revenue and decreasing expenses.
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Analyze the consequences of low net margin in the online training industry.
A low net margin can limit funding for innovative educational technologies, which are crucial to remain competitive. It could also restrict the ability to offer competitive rates and compromise the quality of training offered, impacting the attractiveness and reputation of the centre.
Formulas Used:
| Title | Formulas |
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| Net profit | Turnover – Operating expenses – Financial expenses – Taxes |
| Net margin | (Net Profit ÷ Turnover) x 100 |
Application: “Modern Theater”
States :
The "Théâtre Moderne" is a performance establishment that organizes several plays and cultural events. For the previous year, the theater reached a turnover of €700, operating expenses amounted to €000, with financial expenses of €520 and taxes of €000. The managers want to obtain a clear view of their profitability by calculating the net margin.
Work to do :
- What is the net result of the “Modern Theatre”?
- Calculate the net margin achieved over the period.
- Analyze the effect of a 20% increase in financial charges on net margin.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen the profitability of the theater.
- Assess the impact of a stagnant or decreasing net margin on the development of cultural activities.
Proposed correction:
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What is the net result of the “Modern Theatre”?
Let's use the basic formula:
Net result = Turnover – Operating expenses – Financial expenses – Taxes.
Net income = €700 – €000 – €520 – €000 = €30.The net result of the “Modern Theatre” is €110.
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Calculate the net margin achieved over the period.
Net margin = (Net income ÷ Turnover) x 100.
Net margin = (€110 ÷ €000) x 700 = 000%.The theater has a net margin of 15,71%.
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Analyze the effect of a 20% increase in financial charges on net margin.
Increase in financial charges = €30 x 000 = €0,20.
New financial charges = €30 + €000 = €6.
New Net Result = €700 – €000 – €520 – €000 = €36.
New net margin = (€104 ÷ €000) x 700 = 000%.
The increase in financial charges reduces the net margin to 14,86%, reducing profitability.
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Identify opportunities to strengthen the profitability of the theater.
- Event optimization : Organize even more attractive events to increase turnover.
- Partnerships with other cultural entities : Collaboration between theatres or with external companies can reduce production costs.
These actions can not only improve profitability, but also the visibility of the theater.
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Assess the impact of a stagnant or decreasing net margin on the development of cultural activities.
A net margin that does not evolve or weakens can hinder artistic creation by limiting the funds available for the programming of new plays. This can lead the theater to reduce its programming or to increase prices, a situation that is not favorable to public accessibility.
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| Title | Formulas |
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| Net profit | Turnover – Operating expenses – Financial expenses – Taxes |
| Net margin | (Net Profit ÷ Turnover) x 100 |
Application: “Care & Serenity”
States :
"Soin & Sérénité" is a spa center offering various wellness services. Over the past year, the center generated a turnover of €600, with operating expenses of €000, other financial expenses of €400, and income taxes of €000. The management wants to analyze its financial efficiency by calculating the net margin and considers possible improvements.
Work to do :
- Calculate the net result of “Care & Serenity”.
- What is the net margin rate achieved this year?
- By reducing taxes by 20%, how would that affect net margin?
- Suggest improvements to be implemented to maximize the center's profitability.
- Interpret the impact of higher net margin on customer service and spa center growth.
Proposed correction:
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Calculate the net result of “Care & Serenity”.
Using the formula:
Net result = Turnover – Operating expenses – Financial expenses – Taxes.
Net income = €600 – €000 – €400 – €000 = €25.The net result for “Care & Serenity” is therefore €145.
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What is the net margin rate achieved this year?
Net margin = (Net income ÷ Turnover) x 100.
Net margin = (€145 ÷ €000) x 600 = 000%.The spa center achieved a net margin rate of 24,17%.
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By reducing taxes by 20%, how would that affect net margin?
Tax reduction = €30 x 000 = €0,20.
New taxes = €30 – €000 = €6.
New Net Result = €600 – €000 – €400 – €000 = €25.
New net margin = (€151 ÷ €000) x 600 = 000%.
A tax cut would improve net margin to 25,17%, increasing profitability.
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Suggest improvements to be implemented to maximize the center's profitability.
- Diversification of services : Introduce new treatments and packages to attract different customer segments.
- Efficiency in the management of care products : Reduce waste by monitoring consumption and optimizing orders.
These strategic adjustments can increase profitability and meet a wide range of customer needs.
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Interpret the impact of higher net margin on customer service and spa center growth.
A higher net margin allows the centre to invest more in modern equipment and staff training, thereby improving the level of service offered to customers. This leads to increased customer satisfaction and supports the future expansion of the centre.
Formulas Used:
| Title | Formulas |
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| Net profit | Turnover – Operating expenses – Financial expenses – Taxes |
| Net margin | (Net Profit ÷ Turnover) x 100 |