A-LevelAccountingCostingMay/June 2023Paper 1 Q271 Mark

Gareth makes and sells bread. He has calculated how many loaves he needs to sell each day in order to break even. Which factor helps him accurately analyse his break-even point?

Q: What topic does this question test?

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

AAll of his production is sold on the day it is made.

BHe sells several different types of bread.

CSeasonal effects cause the cost of flour to vary.

DSelling prices are reduced at the end of the day.

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is A: All of his production is sold on the day it is made.

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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 Costing in A-Level Accounting (syllabus code 9706). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Accounting May/June 2023 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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