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State the meanings of the following:
Operating Surplus
What is operating surplus?
What is meant by operating surplus?
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Solution
Operating surplus refers to the earnings generated from owning and managing capital. It is also referred to as income from property and entrepreneurship. It comprises rent, interest, royalties, dividends, and the retained earnings of corporations before corporate taxes are deducted.
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