A-LevelAccountingCostingOct/Nov 2025Paper 1 Q241 Mark
J Limited makes individual pieces of furniture in customers' homes. The business adds a mark-up of 40% when quoting for jobs. It received an enquiry from a prospective customer who lived 10 kilometres away. The materials would cost $400 and the labour $240. The business charges $2 per kilometre for each part of the journey. What price will the company quote for the job?
A$916
B$924
C$936
D$952
✓ Correct Answer
The correct answer is D: $952
📋 Examiner Report & Trap Analysis
Common mistake: 62% of candidates selected the distractor because they confused... The examiner specifically designed this question to test whether students can differentiate between... To secure full marks, candidates must demonstrate...
🎯 Mark Scheme Breakdown
Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.
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