What term describes money generated from selling goods or services?

• A. Profit
• B. Brand
• C. Total Costs
• D. Sales Revenue

Answer: (D)

The money generated from selling goods or services is sales revenue because it represents the income the business earns from its core trading activities. It’s the top-line figure that comes in before any costs are subtracted. Profit, in contrast, is what’s left after you deduct total costs from sales revenue. Brand refers to an intangible asset—the reputation and recognition of the business—rather than money earned. Total costs are the expenses the business incurs to produce and operate. In GCSE terms, sales revenue (also called turnover) is the amount collected from customers for goods or services sold.