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Tuesday 20 May 2025 – Morning
A Level Business
H431/02 The UK business environment
Time allowed: 2 hours
You must have:
* 1 8 8 5 1 6 3 8 0 9 *
• the Resource Booklet
You can use:
• a calculator
* H 4 3 1 0 2 *
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 16 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Section A
1 Define the term ‘business plan’.
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2 State two types of communication media a business may use.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................................................................................
[2]
3 A UK-based business exports its products to Greece, which uses the Euro (€) as its currency.
The product’s selling price, including transportation, is £165.
If the exchange rate is £1 = €1.22, calculate the price paid in Euros by a Greek importer. Show
your working.
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Answer = € ........................................................... [2]
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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
Tuesday 20 May 2025 – Morning
A Level Business
H431/02 The UK business environment
Time allowed: 2 hours
You must have:
* 1 8 8 5 1 6 3 8 0 9 *
• the Resource Booklet
You can use:
• a calculator
* H 4 3 1 0 2 *
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 16 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 [601/4675/8] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (DE) 342416/3 Turn over
for more: tyrionpapers.com
, 2
Section A
1 Define the term ‘business plan’.
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................... [2]
2 State two types of communication media a business may use.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................................................................................
[2]
3 A UK-based business exports its products to Greece, which uses the Euro (€) as its currency.
The product’s selling price, including transportation, is £165.
If the exchange rate is £1 = €1.22, calculate the price paid in Euros by a Greek importer. Show
your working.
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
Answer = € ........................................................... [2]
© OCR 2025
for more: tyrionpapers.com
