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Return on Investment (ROI)

ROI measures the profitability of an investment by comparing net gain to initial cost. It’s expressed as a percentage and calculated as (Net Profit ÷ Investment Cost) × 100. ROI is used to evaluate business performance, prioritise projects, and assess the effectiveness of marketing or capital expenditures.

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