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Analysing the existing internal position of a business to assess strengths and weaknesses: financial ratio analysis: AQA A‑Level Business questions

Every AQA A-Level Business exam question on 3.7.2 Analysing the existing internal position of a business to assess strengths and weaknesses: financial ratio analysis, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q16

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    4 marks3.7.2 Analysing the existing internal position of a business to assess strengths and weaknesses: financial ratio analysis
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 16: Questions 16 and 17 are based on the data below. Extract from accounts of Righton plc, 2024 £m £m Non-current assets 335 Inventories 80 Receivables 35 Cash 40 P

  2. Q17

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    4 marks3.7.2 Analysing the existing internal position of a business to assess strengths and weaknesses: financial ratio analysis
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 17: Righton plc achieved a Return on Capital Employed (ROCE%) of 12% in 2024. Calculate its operating profit. Show your working. [4 marks] Questions 16 and 17 are b

  3. Q01.2

    June 2025 · Paper 2

    4 marks3.7.2 Analysing the existing internal position of a business to assess strengths and weaknesses: financial ratio analysis
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    June 2025 Paper 2, question 01.2: Explain one possible reason for the change in inventory turnover shown in Appendix B. [4 marks] 0 1 Read the information below and then answer the questions tha

  4. Q13

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    1 mark3.7.2 Analysing the existing internal position of a business to assess strengths and weaknesses: financial ratio analysis
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 13: A business’ current liabilities are three times the level of its current assets. Shareholders provide 20% of its capital employed. This business has: [1 mark] A

  5. Q21

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    25 marks3.7.2 Analysing the existing internal position of a business to assess strengths and weaknesses: financial ratio analysis3.7.3 Analysing the existing internal position of a business to assess strengths and weaknesses: overall performance
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 21: To what extent are financial ratios the best way of assessing the performance of non-profit organisations, such as charities or mutuals? [25 marks]

  6. Q01.1

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    4 marks3.7.2 Analysing the existing internal position of a business to assess strengths and weaknesses: financial ratio analysis
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 01.1: Using Appendix A, calculate Biggs Ltd’s payables days ratio for 2023. [4 marks] 0 1 Read the information below and then answer the questions that follow. Biggs

  7. Q17

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    4 marks3.7.2 Analysing the existing internal position of a business to assess strengths and weaknesses: financial ratio analysis
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 17: Table 1 Extracts from financial records of Wot plc £m Non-current assets 38 Current assets 31 Current liabilities (18) Non-current liabilities (24) Wot plc rece

  8. Q01.2

    June 2023 · Paper 2

    4 marks3.7.2 Analysing the existing internal position of a business to assess strengths and weaknesses: financial ratio analysis
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    June 2023 Paper 2, question 01.2: Using Appendix E, calculate the Return on Capital Employed for AJS plc in 2022. [4 marks] 0 1 Read the information below and then answer the questions that foll

  9. Q01.4

    June 2023 · Paper 2

    16 marks3.7.3 Analysing the existing internal position of a business to assess strengths and weaknesses: overall performance3.7.2 Analysing the existing internal position of a business to assess strengths and weaknesses: financial ratio analysis
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    June 2023 Paper 2, question 01.4: With reference to the data provided, would you advise a potential investor to buy shares in AJS plc? Justify your view. [16 marks] 0 1 Read the information belo

  10. Q02.2

    June 2023 · Paper 2

    6 marks3.7.2 Analysing the existing internal position of a business to assess strengths and weaknesses: financial ratio analysis
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    June 2023 Paper 2, question 02.2: Analyse one way the balance sheet of a business (its statement of financial position) might be affected if more of its employees work from home. [6 marks] 0 2 R

  11. Q05

    June 2023 · Paper 3

    20 marks3.5.3 Making financial decisions: sources of finance3.7.2 Analysing the existing internal position of a business to assess strengths and weaknesses: financial ratio analysis
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    June 2023 Paper 3, question 05: Logger Boards Ltd has been offered a bank loan at 5% interest per year for the £500 000 needed to finance the building of its new production facility. Using App

  12. Q16

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    2 marks3.7.2 Analysing the existing internal position of a business to assess strengths and weaknesses: financial ratio analysis
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 16: Calculate the inventory turnover of Magpie plc. [2 marks] Questions 16, 17 and 18 are based on the data provided in Table 1 below. Table 1 includes all of Magpi

  13. Q17

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    3 marks3.7.2 Analysing the existing internal position of a business to assess strengths and weaknesses: financial ratio analysis
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 17: Calculate the payables days for Magpie plc. [3 marks] Questions 16, 17 and 18 are based on the data provided in Table 1 below. Table 1 includes all of Magpie pl

  14. Q18

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    3 marks3.7.2 Analysing the existing internal position of a business to assess strengths and weaknesses: financial ratio analysis
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 18: Calculate the current ratio for Magpie plc. [3 marks] Questions 16, 17 and 18 are based on the data provided in Table 1 below. Table 1 includes all of Magpie pl

  15. Q08

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    1 mark3.7.2 Analysing the existing internal position of a business to assess strengths and weaknesses: financial ratio analysis
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 08: Table 1 below shows efficiency ratios for four different companies. Table 1 Efficiency ratios for four companies Ratios Company A B C D Payables days 35 days 35

  16. Q19

    November 2020 · Paper 1

    9 marks3.7.2 Analysing the existing internal position of a business to assess strengths and weaknesses: financial ratio analysis
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    November 2020 Paper 1, question 19: The table below shows the changes in the two efficiency ratios for Wilson PLC, 2018–2019. Ratios 2018 2019 Receivables days 30 45 Payables days 38 43 Analyse th

  17. Q01.1

    November 2020 · Paper 2

    6 marks3.7.2 Analysing the existing internal position of a business to assess strengths and weaknesses: financial ratio analysis
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    November 2020 Paper 2, question 01.1: Using the data in Appendix C, calculate the following ratios for Drake Hotels PLC in 2020. [6 marks] 0 1 Read the information below and then answer the question
All 17 questions on Analysing the existing internal position of a business to assess strengths and weaknesses: financial ratio analysis, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q16 (4 marks): Questions 16 and 17 are based on the data below. Extract from accounts of Righton plc, 2024 £m £m Non-current assets 335 Inventories 80 Receivables 35 Cash 40 P
  2. June 2025, Paper 1, Q17 (4 marks): Righton plc achieved a Return on Capital Employed (ROCE%) of 12% in 2024. Calculate its operating profit. Show your working. [4 marks] Questions 16 and 17 are b
  3. June 2025, Paper 2, Q01.2 (4 marks): Explain one possible reason for the change in inventory turnover shown in Appendix B. [4 marks] 0 1 Read the information below and then answer the questions tha
  4. June 2024, Paper 1, Q13 (1 mark): A business’ current liabilities are three times the level of its current assets. Shareholders provide 20% of its capital employed. This business has: [1 mark] A
  5. June 2024, Paper 1, Q21 (25 marks): To what extent are financial ratios the best way of assessing the performance of non-profit organisations, such as charities or mutuals? [25 marks]
  6. June 2024, Paper 2, Q01.1 (4 marks): Using Appendix A, calculate Biggs Ltd’s payables days ratio for 2023. [4 marks] 0 1 Read the information below and then answer the questions that follow. Biggs
  7. June 2023, Paper 1, Q17 (4 marks): Table 1 Extracts from financial records of Wot plc £m Non-current assets 38 Current assets 31 Current liabilities (18) Non-current liabilities (24) Wot plc rece
  8. June 2023, Paper 2, Q01.2 (4 marks): Using Appendix E, calculate the Return on Capital Employed for AJS plc in 2022. [4 marks] 0 1 Read the information below and then answer the questions that foll
  9. June 2023, Paper 2, Q01.4 (16 marks): With reference to the data provided, would you advise a potential investor to buy shares in AJS plc? Justify your view. [16 marks] 0 1 Read the information belo
  10. June 2023, Paper 2, Q02.2 (6 marks): Analyse one way the balance sheet of a business (its statement of financial position) might be affected if more of its employees work from home. [6 marks] 0 2 R
  11. June 2023, Paper 3, Q05 (20 marks): Logger Boards Ltd has been offered a bank loan at 5% interest per year for the £500 000 needed to finance the building of its new production facility. Using App
  12. June 2022, Paper 1, Q16 (2 marks): Calculate the inventory turnover of Magpie plc. [2 marks] Questions 16, 17 and 18 are based on the data provided in Table 1 below. Table 1 includes all of Magpi
  13. June 2022, Paper 1, Q17 (3 marks): Calculate the payables days for Magpie plc. [3 marks] Questions 16, 17 and 18 are based on the data provided in Table 1 below. Table 1 includes all of Magpie pl
  14. June 2022, Paper 1, Q18 (3 marks): Calculate the current ratio for Magpie plc. [3 marks] Questions 16, 17 and 18 are based on the data provided in Table 1 below. Table 1 includes all of Magpie pl
  15. November 2021, Paper 1, Q08 (1 mark): Table 1 below shows efficiency ratios for four different companies. Table 1 Efficiency ratios for four companies Ratios Company A B C D Payables days 35 days 35
  16. November 2020, Paper 1, Q19 (9 marks): The table below shows the changes in the two efficiency ratios for Wilson PLC, 2018–2019. Ratios 2018 2019 Receivables days 30 45 Payables days 38 43 Analyse th
  17. November 2020, Paper 2, Q01.1 (6 marks): Using the data in Appendix C, calculate the following ratios for Drake Hotels PLC in 2020. [6 marks] 0 1 Read the information below and then answer the question

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