plumiSources of finance: AQA GCSE Business questions
Every AQA GCSE Business exam question on 3.6.1 Sources of finance, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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Q01.10
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The whole paper ↗Your answerQ02.7
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The whole paper ↗Your answerQ01.6
The whole paper ↗Your answerQ02.7
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The whole paper ↗Your answerQ02.3
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All 12 questions on Sources of finance, as a list
- June 2025, Paper 2, Q01.10 (2 marks): Explain one advantage of using retained profits as a source of business finance. [2 marks]
- June 2025, Paper 2, Q03.8 (12 marks): Karl wants Solar Scene Ltd to expand into the business segment of the market. He is considering two options: 1. Apply for a government grant to build a factory
- June 2024, Paper 2, Q01.1 (1 mark): Which one of the following is a source of internal finance for a business? [1 mark]
- June 2024, Paper 2, Q02.7 (9 marks): The new computers are expected to last 5 years, after which they will need replacing again. Recommend whether SWD should use retained profits to purchase the ne
- June 2023, Paper 2, Q01.3 (1 mark): Which source of finance could be given to a business to create jobs in areas of high unemployment? [1 mark]
- June 2023, Paper 2, Q01.6 (1 mark): Which of the following is an advantage of trade credit for a business? [1 mark]
- June 2023, Paper 2, Q02.7 (9 marks): Debbie is considering a bank loan to open a studio and upgrade her camera equipment, but she would have to use her home as security. This means that if she stru
- June 2022, Paper 2, Q01.5 (1 mark): Which source of finance would be appropriate for a business wanting to avoid interest payments? [1 mark]
- June 2022, Paper 2, Q02.3 (9 marks): To pay for the sponsorship of a national skateboarding competition, Skate4U Ltd is considering using £50 000 of its available overdraft at the current 12% annua
- November 2021, Paper 2, Q02.2 (4 marks): Using Item A, explain one disadvantage to Ellie of using money borrowed from her parents to set up Swiftly Services. [4 marks]
- November 2021, Paper 2, Q03.6 (12 marks): Jake wants to target a new BEco Bottle at sports people and needs to increase production. He is considering two options to achieve this: • outsource production
- November 2020, Paper 2, Q01.2 (1 mark): Which source of finance is available to a limited company but not a sole trader? [1 mark]
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