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, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Wednesday 14 May 2025 – Morning
A Level Business
H431/01 Operating in a local business environment
Time allowed: 2 hours
You must have:
* 1 8 8 5 1 6 7 6 6 4 *
• the Resource Booklet
You can use:
• a calculator
* H 4 3 1 0 1 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. You can use extra paper if
you need to, but you must clearly show your candidate number, the centre number and
the question numbers.
• Use the Resource Booklet to answer the questions in Section B.
• Answer all the questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 80.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 20 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Section A
Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the one correct answer for each question.
1 Profits made by a co-operative are:
(a) distributed to shareholders
(b) donated to charity
(c) paid to central government
(d) shared between members
[1]
2 What is a correct way to calculate added value?
(a) Actual cost minus budgeted cost
(b) Current assets minus current liabilities
(c) Margin of safety multiplied by unit contribution
(d) Selling price minus cost of inputs
[1]
3 One way a school can act in a more sustainable manner is by:
(a) purchasing e-textbooks rather than paper copies
(b) raising money for local animal welfare charities
(c) removing the onsite chocolate bar vending machine
(d) sending broken laptops and tablets to landfill
[1]
4 An advantage of producing a budget is that it:
(a) sets no specific limits on spending
(b) will automatically be fixed at the same level as the previous year
(c) will be increased by a set percentage each year
(d) will provide information to help managers monitor performance
[1]
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for more: tyrionpapers.com
Understand exam format and structure
Past papers show the types of questions, mark allocations, and time limits,
helping students know what to expect in the real exam.
Identify frequently tested topics
By reviewing several past papers, students can spot patterns and common
themes that appear regularly.
Practice time management
Completing past papers under timed conditions helps students learn how
to pace themselves during the exam.
Improve exam technique
Students learn how to interpret command words (e.g. explain, compare,
evaluate) and structure answers effectively.
Assess strengths and weaknesses
Marking answers using mark schemes highlights areas that need more
revision.
Build confidence
Familiarity with exam-style questions reduces anxiety and increases
confidence going into the exam.
Improve accuracy and clarity
Repeated practice helps students write clearer, more precise answers and
avoid common mistakes.
Track progress over time
Comparing results from different past papers shows improvement and
helps students adjust revision strategies.
TYRIONPAPERS.COM
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Wednesday 14 May 2025 – Morning
A Level Business
H431/01 Operating in a local business environment
Time allowed: 2 hours
You must have:
* 1 8 8 5 1 6 7 6 6 4 *
• the Resource Booklet
You can use:
• a calculator
* H 4 3 1 0 1 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. You can use extra paper if
you need to, but you must clearly show your candidate number, the centre number and
the question numbers.
• Use the Resource Booklet to answer the questions in Section B.
• Answer all the questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 80.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 20 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 [601/4675/8] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (SL/CT) 352163/4 Turn over
for more: tyrionpapers.com
, 2
Section A
Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the one correct answer for each question.
1 Profits made by a co-operative are:
(a) distributed to shareholders
(b) donated to charity
(c) paid to central government
(d) shared between members
[1]
2 What is a correct way to calculate added value?
(a) Actual cost minus budgeted cost
(b) Current assets minus current liabilities
(c) Margin of safety multiplied by unit contribution
(d) Selling price minus cost of inputs
[1]
3 One way a school can act in a more sustainable manner is by:
(a) purchasing e-textbooks rather than paper copies
(b) raising money for local animal welfare charities
(c) removing the onsite chocolate bar vending machine
(d) sending broken laptops and tablets to landfill
[1]
4 An advantage of producing a budget is that it:
(a) sets no specific limits on spending
(b) will automatically be fixed at the same level as the previous year
(c) will be increased by a set percentage each year
(d) will provide information to help managers monitor performance
[1]
© OCR 2025
for more: tyrionpapers.com
