A-LevelEconomicsBasic Economic Ideas and Resource AllocationOct/Nov 2025Paper 1 Q41 Mark
A student chooses to study for a degree in engineering at university rather than take a job working as an apprentice engineer. The apprenticeship lasts five years and involves training while working. What will decrease the opportunity cost of this choice?
Adecrease in the wages paid to apprentice engineers
Bdecrease in the number of students studying engineering degrees
Cdecrease in the number of top grade engineering degrees awarded
Ddecrease in the length of an engineering apprenticeship to four years
✓ Correct Answer
The correct answer is A: decrease in the wages paid to apprentice engineers
📋 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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