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O-LevelCommerceWholesale tradeOct/Nov 2023Paper 1 Q131 Mark

Which statement does not apply to the use of trade discount between traders?

AIt acts as an incentive to buyers to place large orders.
BIt encourages buyers to make prompt payment of bills.
CIt removes the burden of frequent reprinting of catalogues.
DThe amount offered may vary according to the goods being sold.

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is B: It encourages buyers to make prompt payment of bills.

📋 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 O-Level Commerce Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Wholesale trade in O-Level Commerce (syllabus code 7100). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge O-Level Commerce Oct/Nov 2023 examination, Paper 1 Variant 1.

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