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s weekly profit. Good application [4] = $700 Note: where there is no other valid calculation the formula can be awarded max. 1 Some application: inaccurate or partial answers (i) E.g. Total revenue – total cost) OR (total) contribution – fixed cost. Total revenue method: TR-TC Total revenue: 3 × 1000 = 3000 [1] Total cost = 2300 [
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s credit. Half of Manuel’s sales are to these customers. Most of Manuel’s stock is sold with 100% mark up. Appendix 1 Cash flow forecast for Manuel’s Fruit and Vegetable Shop ($) for the first half of 2015 January February March April May June Cash sales 500 1000 700 300 600 400 Cash from debtors 500 500 10
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2015 paper 2 variant 1
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8 0450/21/O/N/15 © UCLES 2015 Option 1 – Increase the price of the cooker to $60 1000 0 20 000 2000 $ total revenue total cost fixed cost output / year Option 2 – Decrease the variable cost of the cooker to $10 1000 0 20 000 2000 $ total revenue total cost fixed cost output
(IGCSE) Business Studies May/June 2011 paper 2 variant 1
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Page 6 Mark Scheme: Teachers’ version Syllabus Paper IGCSE – May/June 2011 0450 21 © University of Cambridge International Examinations 2011 (b) Appendix 3 gives information on two machines that the owners of Chocolate Delight could buy. Compare these two machines and recommend which machine they should buy. Justify your answer using calculations of output per worker and labour costs per chocolate bar. [12]
(IGCSE) Business Studies May/June 2013 paper 2 variant 1
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s) for the second half of 2013 July August September October November December Opening bank balance 1000 1100 1650 1550 1350 y Cash inflows: Cash sales 1000 1100 400 300 300 500 Credit sales 100 100 100 100 100 100 Total cash inflows 1100 1200 500 400
(IGCSE) Business Studies May/June 2015 paper 1 variant 1
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..... [2] (c) Using the information in Table 1, draw a break-even chart for Gomez’s business. [4] 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 0 0 25 50 75 100 costs and revenue ($ per month) number of customers p er month 125 150
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3 0450/21/INSERT/M/J/15 © UCLES 2015 Appendix 2 Financial information from DD Balance Sheet ($ 000) 2013 2014 Non-current (fixed) assets 100 000 100 000 Current assets 1000 1000 Inventories (stock) 500 300 Current liabilities 500 600 Current ratio 2 ? Acid test ratio 1 ? Appendix 3
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2 0450/22/INSERT/M/J/11 © UCLES 2011 TT Foods TT Foods is a private limited company and has been in business for 20 years. It produces ready-made meals for several international airlines. The business is located on the edge of the capital city in Country X near to the international airport. The ready-made meals the company produces are purchased by the airlines and served
(IGCSE) Business Studies May/June 2015 paper 1 variant 3
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3 0450/13/M/J/15 © UCLES 2015 [Turn over (c) Using the information in Table 1, draw a break-even chart for GK Hotel on Figure 1. [4] Figure 1 10 000 9 000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 50 100 150 200 2
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2005 paper 2
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3 © UCLES 2005 0450/02 O/N/05 [Turn over The financial performance of the business for the last two years of trading is shown in Table 1. Jennifer said, ‘Profitability of the company is good. However, the cash flow has been a problem over the last two years and is still a problem.’ Tab le 1 Tab le 2 Summary of the sales and raw
(IGCSE) Business Studies May/June 2015 paper 1 variant 2
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3 0450/12/M/J/15 © UCLES 2015 [Turn over (c) Using the information in Table 1, draw a break-even chart for PJK on Figure 1. [4] Figure 1 50 000 100 000 150 000 200 000 250 000 300 000 350 000 400 000 450 000 50
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2019 paper 2 variant 1
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3 Appendix 2 Daily News article Country X is experiencing increasing numbers of overweight people and this is causing serious health problems. Food products which contain a lot of sugar are being blamed for this crisis. Treating people who are overweight increases costs to public sector organisations such as health care services. Businesses in country X also complain that when employees are ill they do not work efficiently or they need time off work
(IGCSE) Business Studies May/June 2018 paper 1 variant 2
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0450/12 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED Question 2(d) Answer Marks Identify and explain two reasons why training is important to JSF. Knowledge [2 × 1] Award 1 mark for each relevant reason identified Application [2 × 1] Award 1 mark for each relevant reference to this business Analysis [2 × 1] Award 1 mark for each relevant explanation Relevant points might include: • • • •
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2013 paper 2 variant 1
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Page 10 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper IGCSE – October/November 2013 0450 21 © Cambridge International Examinations 2013 (b) Consider the two options for expanding the business. Recommend which option Shahila should choose. Justify your choice by calculating the net profit per week for each option. [12] Content: Option 1 – Revenue per week = $1000 (L1) Cost per week = $
(IGCSE) Business Studies May/June 2006 paper 1
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s Use © UCLES 2006 3 Gino runs a take-away pizza business. He has estimated that he can produce as many as 1000 pizzas per week although he is only selling 700 on average at present. Gino recently looked again at his costs and prices. These are shown in Table 1. Table 1 Direct cost per pizza $4 Weekly overheads $1800 Selling price per pizza $
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2010 paper 1 variant 3
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s Use 6 3 Roberto is the Finance Director of WWT, a large distribution company. He is looking at the data shown in Table 1. Table 1: Selected Financial Data WWT ($’000s) 2008 2009 Sales 8000 6500 Cost of sales 5000 4000 Gross profit 3000 2500 Net profit 1000 400 (a) Calculate the gross
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2010 paper 1 variant 2
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s Use 6 3 Manfred is the Finance Director of a large public limited company BTX. After looking at the data in Table 1, Manfred was worried that BTX might be facing problems. Table 1: Selected Financial Data for BTX ($’000s) 2008 2009 Sales 1200 800 Net profit 200 100 Capital employed 1000 400 Dividends 150 20 The
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2015 paper 2 variant 1
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s bestselling product – a camping cooker 1000 0 20 000 2000 $ total revenue total cost fixed cost output / year Price = $40 per cooker Variable cost = $20 per cooker Appendix 3 To: Finance Director From: Managing Director Date: 10 October 2015 Re: Continued expansion of CC We have a large number of loyal customers who buy our camping equipment in country
(IGCSE) Business Studies May/June 2019 paper 1 variant 2
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financial information for Bimisi Buses 2008 and 2009 in $000s 2008 2009 Revenue from business hire 1000 1600 Variable costs for business hire 500 800 Revenue from school hire 2000 2400 Variable costs for school hire 1000 1500 Fixed costs for Bimisi Buses 900 900 Net Profit for Bimisi Buses 600 800
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2017 paper 1 variant 1
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s organisational structure has many levels of hierarchy with a long chain of command. The managers use an autocratic leadership style. Last year GDC delivered 2 billion parcels for businesses. The Managing Director said: ‘Having a good reputation is important. We have also benefited from economies of scale’. GDC wants to expand its operations to another country, but cannot decide the best way to do this. (a) What is
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2008 paper variant 1
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s Use © UCLES 2008 2 Pedro has recently set up a small business washing cars in a supermarket car park. He charges $4 per car cleaned and estimates his variable costs as being $1 per car. He has weekly overheads of $600 including a marketing budget of $60. Output (number of customers) Total Cost Overheads 50 600 1000 1600 150 25
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2008 paper variant 1
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s Use 2 Sigrid has recently set up a house cleaning business. She employs maids to clean customers’ houses. She charges customers $10 per hour and pays her maids $6 per hour. She estimates her weekly overheads to be $400. (a) (i) Explain the term ‘weekly overheads’. ......................................
(IGCSE) Business Studies For examination from 2015 paper 2
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s eason is from February to May. Forecast revenue from each tourist day trip is $300 per bus. The expect ed variable cost for each bus day trip is $200, which includes the cost of a tourist guide. Option B: City bus routes Bimisi Buses could operate bus routes that compete with other bus companies around the city. To run these bus routes the company needs a licence from
(IGCSE) Business Studies May/June 2017 paper 1 variant 2
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s performance Good application [2]: ratio has fallen [1] which shows that profitability fallen OR not using capital as efficiently as last year OR ratio fallen from 33% to 25% [2] OR for every $100 invested the business generates $25 in profit [2] Some application [1] e.g. not as good © UCLES 2017 Page 7 of 17 2 Answer can compare results
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2002 paper 4
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s) Fixed assets 32000 Current assets Stocks 5000 Debtors 9000 Cash 1000 15000 Less Current liabilities Creditors 6000 Bank overdraft 0 6000 Working capital 9000 Net assets 41000 Financed by: Shareholders’ funds 21000 Long term bank loan 20000 Capital employed 41000 Fig. 3 Daily News 12 September 2002 Banks announce
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2014 paper 1 variant 1
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s sales are usually on credit. Table 1: Some information for a typical trading week Cars bought by Rakesh 6 Average cost of each car $2000 Average cost of parts used per car $500 Weekly wages per employee $1000 Weekly fixed costs $4000 Average price per car sold $5000 Number of cars sold 6 (a) What is meant by ‘fixed costs’? ..
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2014 paper 2 variant 1
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3 0450/21/INSERT/O/N/14 © UCLES 2014 Appendix 2 Information about PB Bank and DOTT Bank in 2013 PB Bank DOTT Bank Fixed assets $790m $320m Current assets $120m $80m Current liabilities $80m $100m Capital employed $830m $300m Net profit $83m $45m Number of customers 3 000 0
(IGCSE) Business Studies May/June 2018 paper 1 variant 2
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s business. Reason 1:.......................................................................................................................... ..................
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s helicopters by the distinctive red colour and logo on the side. A happy tourist. Appendix 2 Forecast price and cost information for expanding HH Price – one hour business flight (per passenger) $1000 Price – one hour tourist flight (per passenger) $200 Average number of business flights per month 120 Average number of tourist flights per month 160 Average fuel costs per one hour flight at
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2011 paper 1 variant 2
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s Use 1 Stilvan always wanted to run his own business. When he left school he borrowed money from his parents to start a gardening business. The business name is Stilvan Grass Cutters. Stilvan bought some equipment to cut grass and trees. Stilvan delivers leaflets to people’s homes to promote his business. Table 1 shows data for a typical week for Stilvan’s business. Table 1 Average price per customer Variable
(IGCSE) Business Studies May/June 2018 paper 1 variant 3
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4 2 ASZ is a public limited company. It makes a range of garden tools such as digging forks and wheelbarrows using production methods which have not changed for many years. ASZ sells all of its products to a wholesaler. The Marketing Director is considering changing the channel of distribution by selling products directly to retailers. The Operations Director has prepared some revenue and cost data to help make decisions (see Table 1
(IGCSE) Business Studies May/June 2015 paper 2 variant 1
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Page 7 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge IGCSE – May/June 2015 0450 21 © Cambridge International Examinations 2015 Level 3 For L3 to be awarded there needs to be at least two L2 marks awarded and then a recommendation which justifies which is the best way. Overall there will be higher costs involved in expanding the business by selling cakes online especially as the company sell food items
(IGCSE) Business Studies May/June 2018 paper 1 variant 2
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4 2 JSF is a business in the private sector. It has 50 production workers who operate machines. JSF makes a range of household products including towels and bed sheets. Most of the products are sold to retail businesses that take two months to pay JSF. The business is given two weeks’ credit to pay its suppliers. The Finance manager has just prepared a cash flow forecast. He said: ‘Cash
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Government is introducing more laws to protect consumers and employees. This is in addition to the minimum wage law which already exists. We already have laws to protect the environment and influence business location. The Government thinks it is time to introduce more protection for employees. These laws may not be welcomed by all businesses. However, small business owners will be pleased with the Government’s offer of more financial help.
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2011 paper 1 variant 1
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s Use 1 Carlos was made redundant from his job in a factory. He used his redundancy money and some of his savings to start a new business. He bought a boat to give trips to tourists on a river near his home. The boat cost him $150 000. Table 1 shows the revenue and cost estimates that Carlos made. Table 1 Revenue per boat trip Variable cost per boat
(IGCSE) Business Studies May/June 2018 paper 1 variant 2
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s business. Knowledge [2 × 1]: Award 1 mark for each reason identified Application [2 × 1]: Award 1 mark for each explanation in context Points might include: • Help attract customers [k] to go to her school [app] • Help retain customers [k] in the dance classes [app] • Maintain OR create business image [k] so that children want to attend [app] • Remain
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2017 paper 1 variant 3
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s business plan he forgot to include the $6000 for advertising in March. They cannot decide whether to lease the bus or use all their retained profit to buy one. Leasing would cost $1000 per month for 2 years. Table 3: Cash flow forecast for 3 months ending 31 March 2018 ($) January February March 36 000 36 000 30 000 Advertising
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2013 paper 2 variant 2
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s sales have grown quickly. Cagan wants to expand the business and has the following two options. Option 1 Open a second shop to sell cloth. This would be a large shop in a nearby city centre. There are no shops selling cloth in this city centre. There are several shops selling curtains. There would be one shop manager and five shop workers. Sales are forecast to be $4000 per
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2 0450/21/INSERT/O/N/13 © UCLES 2013 Yum Yum Food Three years ago Shahila started a food stall called Yum Yum Food. She is a sole trader. The stall sells hot food and is located in the centre of the capital city. This area has a lot of customers from local workers and shoppers, as well as tourists. The business has many competitors in the area
(IGCSE) Business Studies May/June 2015 paper 1 variant 1
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s business. [4] • Accurately plotted TR line [1]: start at 0, at 100 units is $3000 • Accurately plotted TC line [2] in total: start at $1000 [1] $3000 at 100 units [1] • Labelling: TR and TC [1] only if layout is correct. TR must start at zero and lines must cross • Notes: • Accurately
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2014 paper 2 variant 1
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Page 12 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge IGCSE – October/November 2014 0450 21 © Cambridge International Examinations 2014 5 (a) Identify and explain two possible effects on DOTT Bank employees if DOTT Bank was taken over by PB Bank. [8] Content: • Some employees may lose their jobs • There may be opportunities for promotion/demotion • Jobs may be changed with different responsibilities added •
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2014 paper 2 variant 1
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Page 3 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge IGCSE – October/November 2014 0450 21 © Cambridge International Examinations 2014 1 (a) Identify and explain two disadvantages to PB Bank of being a public limited company. [8] Content: • Cannot control who buys the shares/Easier to be taken over • Expect dividends to be paid • Accounts published • Legal formalities need to be followed • Divorce
(IGCSE) Business Studies May/June 2018 paper 1 variant 2
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0450/12 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED Question 2(c) Answer Marks Identify and explain two benefits to JSF of market research. Knowledge [2 × 1] – award 1 mark per way identified Notes 4 Application marks may be awarded for appropriate use of the following: Application [2 × 1] – award 1 mark for each explanation in context. Points might include: • • • • • •
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2015 paper 1 variant 3
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Page 2 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge IGCSE – October/November 2015 0450 13 © Cambridge International Examinations 2015 1 (a) What is meant by a ‘private limited company’? [2] Clear understanding [2] e.g. a business whose shares cannot be sold to the general public [2] OR shares only sold to family and friends [2] Some understanding [1] e.g. outlines
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s Wood Products (TWP) TWP is based in country X. It makes wood products, such as windows and doors. These are sold to building firms which repair or build houses and offices. TWP buys imported wood. TWP could buy materials from local forests that produce sustainable wood. This means the cut trees are replaced by newly planted ones. TWP uses imported wood because it is cheaper (at current exchange rates)
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2018 paper 2 variant 3
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s) or disadvantage(s) of each niche market OR balanced argument with advantage(s) and disadvantage(s) explained. 1 × L2 explanation can gain four marks and a further mark can be awarded for each additional L2 explanation. (max six marks) E.g. Already sell to this market so understand these customer needs. Therefore the marketing mix is already effective for this niche market so it should be relatively
(IGCSE) Business Studies May/June 2018 paper 1 variant 2
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0450/12 Question 1(d) Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED Answer Marks Identify and explain two location factors that Adele should consider when deciding on a second school. Knowledge [2 × 1] Award 1 mark for each relevant factor Application [2 × 1] Award 1 mark for each relevant reference to this business Analysis [2 × 1] Award 1 mark for each relevant explanation Relevant points might include:
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2019 paper 2 variant 3
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s business before the location decision for the new restaurant is made. Assume Richard chooses location 1. Consider how the decision to choose location 1 could affect RR’s cash- flow forecast. Recommend to Richard how he could try to make sure that RR does not have a cash-flow problem. Justify your answer. Relevant points might include: Examples of L1 statements Examples of L2 • • • • • •
(IGCSE) Business Studies May/June 2010 paper 2 variant 3
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2 0450/23/INSERT/M/J/10 © UCLES 2010 Bashir Baskets Bashir is a sole trader and owns a business called Bashir Baskets. The business makes baskets of flowers for weddings using job production. The business has grown quickly but profits have stayed the same over the last two years. The problem for Bashir is that he has 10 workers who are very busy between April to September
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2016 paper 2 variant 3
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Page 7 Mark Scheme Cambridge IGCSE – October/November 2016 Syllabus 0450 Paper 23 (b) Consider the weekly forecasts in Appendix 2 for the possible additional services. Recommend which service Bethany should choose. Justify your answer using profit calculations for the two services. [12] Relevant points might include: Sun tan beds Hairdressing $1000 (L1) – $500 (L1) = Profit = $
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2 0450/22/INSERT/M/J/10 © UCLES 2010 Bashir Baskets Bashir is a sole trader and owns a business called Bashir Baskets. The business makes baskets of flowers for weddings using job production. The business has grown quickly but profits have stayed the same over the last two years. The problem for Bashir is that he has 10 workers who are very busy between April to September
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2017 paper 1 variant 3
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s) [max 1] Application [1] – award 1 mark for relevant reference to this business Analysis [2] – award up to 2 marks for relevant development of point(s) Evaluation [2] – justified decision made as to which source of finance ZumGo should use. Relevant points might include: Profits: • No need to repay [k] • No interest OR monthly outgoings from cash flow [k] so no
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2017 paper 2 variant 1
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s. She loves animals and wanted to provide services to support busy animal owners. Services offered include washing, brushing, exercising and caring for animals overnight. Elsie is a qualified animal nurse. She set up her own business 2 years ago with $10 000 given by her grandfather and a bank loan for $10 000. The business is located in the centre of New City. Elsie employs 12
(IGCSE) Business Studies May/June 2010 paper 2 variant 3
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s business outlined in the case. Recommend which one of the two options he should choose. Justify your choice using appropriate calculations. [12] Content : Baskets of flowers for the home – large potential market; a lot of competition; sales all year round; growing market (L1). Baskets of flowers for restaurants –sales all year round; expensive product (L1). Option 2 is more profitable than Option 1
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2012 paper 2 variant 3
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Page 7 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper IGCSE – October/November 2012 0450 23 © Cambridge International Examinations 2012 3 (a) Litter (rubbish) is an example of an external cost which might result from the campsite. Identify two other possible external costs which might occur if the campsite is set up at Site B. Explain why each of your examples is an external cost. [8] Content:
(IGCSE) Business Studies May/June 2010 paper 2 variant 2
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s business outlined in the case. Recommend which one of the two options he should choose. Justify your choice using appropriate calculations. [12] Content : Baskets of flowers for the home – large potential market; a lot of competition; sales all year round; growing market (L1). Baskets of flowers for restaurants –sales all year round; expensive product (L1). Option 2 is more profitable than Option 1
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2014 paper 1 variant 1
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s business. [6] Knowledge [2 × 1] – award 1 mark for each reason identified. Application [2 × 1] – award 1 mark if relevant reference made to data/Rakesh’s business. Analysis [2 × 1] – award 1 mark for each relevant explanation (show why they create cash flow problems). Points might include: • Sales are on credit [k] although he is making a profit from
(IGCSE) Business Studies May/June 2018 paper 1 variant 2
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s) Application [1] Award 1 mark for a relevant reference to this business Analysis [2] Award up to 2 marks for relevant development of point(s) Evaluation [2] Award up to 2 marks for a justified decision on whether a bank loan is the best source of finance for Adele to use Relevant points might include: Loan • Needs to be repaid [k] • Have to pay interest [k]
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s location have been identified. Site A: Site A is on the outskirts of the city. It could be bought at a cost of $400 000. The site has water and electricity and it is next to a busy road from the airport into the city centre. There are private houses around this site and there are no shops nearby. Site B: Site B is in an area of
(IGCSE) Business Studies May/June 2004 paper 2
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S and P Partners S and P Partners produce fruit drinks. Shama formed a partnership with her friend Phillippe, a qualified accountant, 10 years ago. Shama was made redundant from a company that produced soft drinks. She decided to set up her own business instead of wor king for someone else. Shama formed a partnership with Phillippe because she did not have sufficient savings herself and she wanted his accounting knowledge.
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2010 paper 1 variant 2
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Page 6 Mark Scheme: Teachers’ version Syllabus Paper IGCSE – October/November 2010 0450 12 © UCLES 2010 3 (a) What is meant by ‘dividends’? [2] Dividends are the profit after tax paid out to shareholders of the business. [2] Answers like ‘money paid to shareholders’/‘reward for owning shares’ [1] MUST refer to profit as the source for second mark.
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2009 paper 2
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Page 9 Mark Scheme: Teachers’ version Syllabus Paper IGCSE – October/November 2009 0450 02 © UCLES 2009 4 (a) Dilip keeps the financial accounts for the business. Identify three stakeholders who would be interested in the business’ accounts and explain why each would be interested in the accounts. [8] Content: Dilip – to assess profitability and performance of the farm. Bank manager – to
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2004 paper 2
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© UCLES 2004 2 0450/02/O/N/04 Desert Mining Ltd. Desert Mining Ltd. operates two gold mines in Country B. The mines are in a farming region. Desert Mining Ltd. is the largest employer in the area with 1000 workers. Most of these work in the mines operating old equipment to extract the gold. Desert Mining Ltd. wants to introduce more machinery into its
(IGCSE) Business Studies Oct/Nov 2008 paper 1
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Page 2 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper IGCSE – October/November 2008 0450 11 © UCLES 2008 1 (a) (i) Hourly wage rate implies that basis of pay earned is the time spent at work. High implies that it is large compared to other busi nesses. [any relative concept acceptable] Understanding showing appreciation of both elements (2) Limited understanding or understanding of one only (1)