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Edexcel IGCSEBusiness StudiesGeneral Applications3 Marks

Dinesh runs a small bicycle repair shop. He is worried about the financial performance of his business. (b) Explain one factor Dinesh should consider when choosing a source of finance.

  1. (b)Explain one factor Dinesh should consider when choosing a source of finance.[3]

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  1. Award 1 mark for identification of a factor, 1 mark for explanation and 1 mark for application to Dinesh's business.
  2. M1 Cost / Amount needed / Control / Risk / Term (short-term/long-term) (1)
  3. A1 If Dinesh needs a large sum for a long time, he might consider a bank loan rather than an overdraft (1)
  4. A1 to fund new equipment for his bicycle repair shop, spreading the cost over several years (1).

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General Applications, Edexcel IGCSE Business Studies. Structured question, 3 marks.

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