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There are two parts to the first three questions.\u003Cbr>Section B: one essay from a choice of two. There are two parts to each essay.\u003Cbr>Questions are based on the AS Level subject content.\u003Cbr>Externally assessed 40% of the AS Level 20% of the A Level\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Paper 2 |  |  | \u003Cbr>Paper 3\u003Cbr>Business Decision-Making 1 hour 45 minutes 60 marks\u003Cbr>Five questions based on a case study. There are three parts to Question 3 and two parts to Question 4.\u003Cbr>Questions are based on the A Level subject content; knowledge of material from the AS Level subject content is assumed.\u003Cbr>Externally assessed\u003Cbr>30% of the A Level\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Paper 4 |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Business Concepts 2 1 hour 30 minutes\u003Cbr>60 marks\u003Cbr>Two data response questions. 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