Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Business - Paper 1: Investigating small business - Exam paper

Sep 5, 2026

GCSE (9–1) Business Paper 1: Investigating small business (Tuesday 14 May 2024, Afternoon, 1 hour 45 minutes) provides full exam instructions and a structured question set. The paper includes guidance on handwriting, completing candidate details, answering every question, and using working out. Total marks are 90, with marks per question shown in brackets, and Section A requires all questions, including multiple-choice items and short explanation questions on business concepts like market segmentation, insolvency, partnerships, and competition.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages28

Reading Time1 h 11 min

AccessFree to download

Instructions

Candidate information and general rules

Total marks and advice

Section A

Multiple-choice questions

Short-answer questions (a)-(d)

| Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number

Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Tuesday 14 May 2024 | | --- | | Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paperreference
Business 􀂄 􀂄 PAPER 1: Investigating small business
You must have:
Source Booklet (enclosed)
Total Marks | # Instructions • Use blackink or ball-point pen. • Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name , centre number and candidate number. • There are three sections in this paper . • Answer all questions in the spaces provided – there maybe more space than you need. • Calculators may be used . • You are advised to show all your working out with your answer clearlyidentified at the end of your solution. # Information • The total mark for this paper is 90 . • The marks for each question are shown in brackets – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. # Advice • Read each question carefully before you start to answer it . • Try to answer every question . • Check your answers if you have time at the end . P75525A ©2024 Pearson Education Ltd.F:1/1/1/1/1/ *P75525A0124* Turn over SECTION A Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box . If you change your mind about ananswer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross . 1 (a) Which one of the following is a way of segmenting a market? (1) Select one answer. A Cost B Income C Media D Profit (b) Which one of the following is a definition of insolvency? (1) Select one answer. A Business failure due to unpaid debts B Credit offered by suppliers C The cost of borrowing money D When two businesses join together 2 *P75525A0224* 􀂄􀂄􀂄􀂄 DO NOT WRITE TH AREIS TWR TE IN TH I ARETWR TE IN TH IS AREA DO NOT WRITE TH A EIS TW TE INTH I E TW TE IN TH IS AREA (c) Explain one disadvantage of starting a business as a partnership. (3) ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ...

FAQs

How long is the Business Paper 1 exam, and when is it scheduled?

The Business Paper 1 exam is in the afternoon and lasts 1 hour 45 minutes. It is scheduled for Tuesday 14 May 2024.

What total marks does the paper have?

The total mark for the paper is 90. Each question’s marks are shown in brackets.

What topics are covered in Section A questions shown on the page?

The shown questions include market segmentation, the definition of insolvency, disadvantages of starting a business as a partnership, and advantages to customers from increased competition.

Sep 5, 2026

Upload by Margaret