A-LevelAccountingManagement Accounting (Cost Classification)May/June 2017Paper 1 Q241 Mark

Which statement best describes variable costs?

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests Management Accounting (Cost Classification) in A-Level Accounting (syllabus code 9706). It is worth 1 mark.

Acosts that are the same in total up to a certain level then increase with output

Bcosts that are the same in total over any output level

Ccosts that are constant per unit as output increases

Dcosts that increase per unit as output increases

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is C: costs that are constant per unit as output increases

📋 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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About This A-Level Accounting Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Management Accounting (Cost Classification) in A-Level Accounting (syllabus code 9706). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Accounting May/June 2017 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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