A-LevelEconomicsTheory of the FirmMay/June 2019Paper 3 Q181 Mark
Company X reduces its number of workers from 250 to 200 and as a result its output decreases from 5000 to 4800 units per day. Company Y increases its number of workers from 800 to 1000 and as a result its output increases from 2000 to 2200 units per day.
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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...
🎯 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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