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Demand: Edexcel A‑Level Economics A questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Economics A exam question on 1.2.2 Demand, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q5(a)

    June 2025 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark1.2.2 Demand
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    June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 5(a): Which one of the following factors may cause a shift in demand for new cars? (1) A Advertising B Cost of production C Indirect taxes D Subsidy to producers Marc

  2. Q5(b)

    June 2025 · AS Paper 1

    3 marks1.2.2 Demand
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    June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 5(b): The diagram on the previous page shows new car registrations in March from 2007 to 2023. Using 2010 as the base year, calculate the index number for 2023. (3) 5

  3. Q6(d)

    June 2024 · AS Paper 1

    6 marks1.2.2 Demand
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    June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 6(d): With reference to Extract C, explain how incentives to use reusable coffee cups may lead to a fall in demand for single‑use cups. (6) Read Figure 1 and the foll

  4. Q6(d)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    4 marks1.2.2 Demand
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 6(d): Using examples from the information provided, explain what is meant by both ‘substitutes’ and ‘complementary goods’. (4) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the following

  5. Q6(b)

    October 2020 · Paper 1

    8 marks1.2.2 Demand
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    October 2020 Paper 1, question 6(b): With reference to Figure 2, examine two possible factors which may have influenced demand for rail travel since 2008. (8) Read Figures 1, 2 and 3 and the follow

  6. Q5(c)

    October 2020 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark1.2.2 Demand
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    October 2020 AS Paper 1, question 5(c): The diagram below shows the demand for and supply of passenger rail services. Rail fares (£) S P2 P1 D2 D1 O Quantity of rail passengers Q1 Q2 The shift of the

  7. Q2(b)

    June 2019 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark1.2.2 Demand
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    June 2019 AS Paper 1, question 2(b): A ban on diesel vehicles in city centres will reduce the demand for diesel fuel. This is because: (1) A consumers are irrational B consumers expect the price of

  8. Q2(c)

    June 2019 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark1.2.2 Demand
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    June 2019 AS Paper 1, question 2(c): Define the term ‘demand’. (1) 2 The consensus that diesel emissions are bad for health has led to many cities planning to ban diesel vehicles from their centres

  9. Q2(b)

    June 2018 · Paper 1

    2 marks1.2.2 Demand
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    June 2018 Paper 1, question 2(b): Explain the likely impact of the price increase of national lottery tickets on the demand for using gaming machines. (2) 2 The number of individual weekly ticke

  10. Q5(a)

    June 2018 · Paper 1

    1 mark1.2.2 Demand
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    June 2018 Paper 1, question 5(a): The percentage decrease in sales of PCs between 2011 and 2015 is: (1) A 21.5 B 27.3 C 31.5 D 75.7 5 The following graph shows the global sales of personal compu

  11. Q5(b)

    June 2018 · Paper 1

    2 marks1.2.2 Demand
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    June 2018 Paper 1, question 5(b): Explain one likely reason for the decrease in sales of PCs. (2) 5 The following graph shows the global sales of personal computers (PCs) between 2011 and 2015.

  12. Q4(a)

    June 2016 · AS Paper 1

    3 marks1.2.2 Demand
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    June 2016 AS Paper 1, question 4(a): With reference to the statement above explain what is meant by ‘diminishing marginal utility’. (3) 4 A restaurant in London offers an “all you can eat buffet fo

  13. Q4(b)

    June 2016 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark1.2.2 Demand
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    June 2016 AS Paper 1, question 4(b): If the price of an “all you can eat buffet” fell from £8.99 to £6.99, which one of the following is likely to happen? (1) A There is an extension in demand B Th
All 13 questions on Demand, as a list
  1. June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q5(a) (1 mark): Which one of the following factors may cause a shift in demand for new cars? (1) A Advertising B Cost of production C Indirect taxes D Subsidy to producers Marc
  2. June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q5(b) (3 marks): The diagram on the previous page shows new car registrations in March from 2007 to 2023. Using 2010 as the base year, calculate the index number for 2023. (3) 5
  3. June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q6(d) (6 marks): With reference to Extract C, explain how incentives to use reusable coffee cups may lead to a fall in demand for single‑use cups. (6) Read Figure 1 and the foll
  4. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q6(d) (4 marks): Using examples from the information provided, explain what is meant by both ‘substitutes’ and ‘complementary goods’. (4) Read Figures 1 and 2 and the following
  5. October 2020, Paper 1, Q6(b) (8 marks): With reference to Figure 2, examine two possible factors which may have influenced demand for rail travel since 2008. (8) Read Figures 1, 2 and 3 and the follow
  6. October 2020, AS Paper 1, Q5(c) (1 mark): The diagram below shows the demand for and supply of passenger rail services. Rail fares (£) S P2 P1 D2 D1 O Quantity of rail passengers Q1 Q2 The shift of the
  7. June 2019, AS Paper 1, Q2(b) (1 mark): A ban on diesel vehicles in city centres will reduce the demand for diesel fuel. This is because: (1) A consumers are irrational B consumers expect the price of
  8. June 2019, AS Paper 1, Q2(c) (1 mark): Define the term ‘demand’. (1) 2 The consensus that diesel emissions are bad for health has led to many cities planning to ban diesel vehicles from their centres
  9. June 2018, Paper 1, Q2(b) (2 marks): Explain the likely impact of the price increase of national lottery tickets on the demand for using gaming machines. (2) 2 The number of individual weekly ticke
  10. June 2018, Paper 1, Q5(a) (1 mark): The percentage decrease in sales of PCs between 2011 and 2015 is: (1) A 21.5 B 27.3 C 31.5 D 75.7 5 The following graph shows the global sales of personal compu
  11. June 2018, Paper 1, Q5(b) (2 marks): Explain one likely reason for the decrease in sales of PCs. (2) 5 The following graph shows the global sales of personal computers (PCs) between 2011 and 2015.
  12. June 2016, AS Paper 1, Q4(a) (3 marks): With reference to the statement above explain what is meant by ‘diminishing marginal utility’. (3) 4 A restaurant in London offers an “all you can eat buffet fo
  13. June 2016, AS Paper 1, Q4(b) (1 mark): If the price of an “all you can eat buffet” fell from £8.99 to £6.99, which one of the following is likely to happen? (1) A There is an extension in demand B Th

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