Cambridge Past Paper Questions
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The diagram shows three channels of distribution for goods. [Figure 8.1] Which statement best explains why wholesalers have been eliminated from ch...
A retailer purchased goods from a wholesaler and received an invoice for $10000. The wholesaler then sent the retailer a credit note for $2000. How...
How much would a buyer save when given a cash discount of 2.5% on an item originally priced at $600?
What is a benefit of international trade to a country?
The table shows figures relating to a country's international trade. [Figure 12.1] What is the Balance of Trade?
Which organisation is responsible for the collection of import duty?
The diagram shows a newspaper headline. [Figure 14.1] How will this new high rate of the US dollar affect exporters and importers that trade with t...
What is a disadvantage of advertising to a consumer?
Which advertising method is most likely to be eye-catching to passing commuters?
A confectionery business has shops nationwide. Which method should it use to promote its new range of chocolates?
The diagram shows a postal service used by Pet Insurance Company for market research. [Figure 19.1] What is the advantage to Pet Insurance Company ...
What is an app store?
Which statement describes a cruise liner?
Which facility is not provided by both airport and port authorities?
What is a document of title to goods?
A regional distribution centre wants to make it possible to pick items quickly from shelves in the warehouse. Which equipment might it invest in to...
Which purpose of insurance is related to payments against losses?
Which type of insurance covers claims against faulty or dangerous goods?
An insurance company has estimated that 5000 people will purchase fire insurance. The company forecasts 100 claims totalling $720000 in the next ye...
A retail store suffers fire damage worth $35000. The store closes for four weeks while the damage is being repaired. The cost of the repair is $300...
The diagram shows a banking document. [Figure 29.1] What is this document called?
The diagram shows different forms of business organisation. [Figure 31.1] Which sector do all these business organisations operate in?
Which term describes a business that has changed ownership from the private sector to the public sector?
A study found that the rate of business failure in the first year is much higher for sole traders than for franchises. Which factor would explain t...
Which term is a source of self-financing?
Which term is used for purchasing inventory?
Which action would increase the working capital of a car manufacturer?
What does the letter T stand for in the PEST analysis of the environment of commerce?
What is an example of an economic factor that affects commercial activities?
Mrs Wang purchased a bed from RR Supplier. The company has the advertising slogan, 'We guarantee we will not be beaten on price.' She then found th...
Fig. 1.1 shows an online retailer's advertisement on their website. SMARTPHONES FOR SALE AT $960 FLASH SALE 24 monthly payments on direct debit on...
Fig. 2.1 shows stages of a chain of distribution for tea. [Figure 2.1] Use Fig. 2.1 to help you answer the following questions.
Fig. 3.1 shows the Balance of Payments in three countries: country A, country B and country C. Balance of Payments ($m) | | Country A | Country B...
MM Bank is a multinational bank that provides internet banking to its customers. It has over 400 bank branches.
Fig. 5.1 shows a country's employment figures in 2023. Its total working population is 24 million. 35% 55% Unemployed Public sector Private sector...
Fig. 1.1 shows a country's imports and exports. Use Fig. 1.1 to help you answer the following questions. [Figure 1.1]
FF Freight Forwarders is introducing a new freight service between the UK and Asia. Fig. 2.1 shows the advertisement it produced. NEW FREIGHT SERVI...
Wesley has opened a small cinema with 200 seats. It has 14 movie showings per week. There is a 45% average attendance with a ticket price of $6.
Celine has bought an apple farm which has a warehouse for tools and equipment. She needs insurance cover. Fig. 4.1 shows the six stages she needs t...
TT Wholesalers purchased 600 pairs of boots from Shoeee Ltd, a manufacturer. The invoice included cash and trade discount. Shoeee Ltd wants TT Whol...
What are basic human needs?
The table shows the percentage of workers employed in different types of sectors in the years 2003 and 2023. [Table showing percentage of workers e...
The diagram shows different divisions of commerce. [Diagram of a flow chart showing commerce divided into 'trade' and 'aids to trade'. 'trade' is f...
A local supermarket seeks to respond to customer demand for fresher fruit and vegetables. Which action by the local supermarket is most likely to m...
Which retailer benefits from centralised buying?
Which selling technique gives a particular trademark to a product?
Why have credit cards increased in popularity?
A salesperson wants to book a hotel for a business trip. Which type of credit would be most suitable for her to use?
This sign is outside Karachi Wholesalers Ltd. [Sign: KARACHI WHOLESALERS LTD, Suppliers of clothing to the retail trade] What job would you expect ...
What is the most likely reason for someone to become a broker in the wholesale trade?