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The concept of the margin: OCR A‑Level Economics questions

Every OCR A-Level Economics exam question on 2.7 The concept of the margin, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q9

    June 2024 · Paper 3

    1 mark2.7 The concept of the margin
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    June 2024 Paper 3, question 9: The table shows the total utility from consuming units of a good. Unit of Consumption Total Utility 1 20 2 25 3 31 4 35 5 38 6 40 7 39 What unit of consumption
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  2. Q1(b)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    2 marks2.7 The concept of the margin
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 1(b): A marginal income tax rate is one example of the marginal principle used by economists. Explain what is meant by the economic concept of ‘the margin’. [2]

  3. Q19

    June 2023 · Paper 3

    1 mark2.7 The concept of the margin
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    June 2023 Paper 3, question 19: A firm is deciding whether or not to increase output by one unit. What is this an example of? A Economies of scale B Opportunity cost C Profit maximisation D Th
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  4. Q1(c)

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    2 marks2.7 The concept of the margin
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 1(c): Using Table 2, explain the concept of utility. [2]
All 4 questions on The concept of the margin, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 3, Q9 (1 mark): The table shows the total utility from consuming units of a good. Unit of Consumption Total Utility 1 20 2 25 3 31 4 35 5 38 6 40 7 39 What unit of consumption
  2. June 2023, Paper 1, Q1(b) (2 marks): A marginal income tax rate is one example of the marginal principle used by economists. Explain what is meant by the economic concept of ‘the margin’. [2]
  3. June 2023, Paper 3, Q19 (1 mark): A firm is deciding whether or not to increase output by one unit. What is this an example of? A Economies of scale B Opportunity cost C Profit maximisation D Th
  4. November 2021, Paper 1, Q1(c) (2 marks): Using Table 2, explain the concept of utility. [2]

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