A-LevelEconomicsDemand and SupplyMay/June 2013Paper 1 Q61 Mark

If the price of maize rises, the quantity of maize demanded should fall. If the demand for maize decreases, the price of maize should rise. What can be said about these two statements? [Table with columns: first statement, second statement]

Q: What is the correct answer to this A-Level Economics question?

The correct answer is B: correct incorrect.

Q: What topic does this question test?

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

Acorrect correct

Bcorrect incorrect

Cincorrect correct

Dincorrect incorrect

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is B: correct incorrect

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🎯 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 A-Level Economics Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests 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 May/June 2013 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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