A-LevelEconomicsMicroeconomics: Demand and SupplyFeb/Mar 2020Paper 1 Q101 Mark

A power station burns waste to produce electricity. This also produces a by-product of fertiliser for farmers. What is the effect in the fertiliser market of an increase in the demand for electricity?

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests Microeconomics: Demand and Supply in A-Level Economics (syllabus code 9708). It is worth 1 mark.

AThe price of fertiliser falls and the quantity demanded rises.

BThe price of fertiliser falls and the quantity supplied falls.

CThe price of fertiliser rises and the quantity demanded falls.

DThe price of fertiliser rises and the quantity supplied rises.

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is A: The price of fertiliser falls and the quantity demanded rises.

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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 Economics Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Microeconomics: Demand and Supply in A-Level Economics (syllabus code 9708). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Economics Feb/Mar 2020 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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