A-LevelEconomicsGovernment InterventionOct/Nov 2016Paper 1 Q161 Mark
Total public spending in the UK, excluding interest payments, is planned to be £679 billion for the fiscal year 2015-2016. The table shows this by category. What was the total amount spent on transfer payments? £ billion pensions 150 healthcare 133 education 90 defence 46 social security welfare payments 110 other spending on goods and services 150
A£110 billion
B£150 billion
C£260 billion
D£393 billion
✓ Correct Answer
The correct answer is C: £260 billion
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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...
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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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