plumiProduction: OCR GCSE Economics questions
Every OCR GCSE Economics exam question on 2.6 Production, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 30 questions on Production, as a list
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q6 (1 mark): What is not likely to result from an increase in production in an industry? A An increase in profits B An increase in the output of goods C Greater environmenta
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q16 (1 mark): Plumbers who work for themselves are examples of individuals as A competitors B consumers C employers D producers [1]
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q21(a) (2 marks): Explain why improving local roads is an external economy of scale. [2]
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q22(d)(ii) (2 marks): ALASA reduces all the prices of hiring musicians by £50 due to falling travel costs. Calculate ALASA’s total revenue from two musicians being hired for two sepa
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q23(b) (2 marks): Explain how the Asian Hornet can affect the producer’s role in the economy. [2]
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q23(d)(i) (2 marks): Using the information in Extract 3, calculate the average cost of destroying the Asian Hornet in France, Italy, and the UK. Show your working. Answer = £ [2]
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q3 (1 mark): Kai had an idea to set up a printing business. They rented a shop, employed staff and bought some printing equipment. As a producer, what is Kai not responsible
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q4 (1 mark): The table shows the total costs of a firm. Output Total cost (£) 1 24 2 36 3 48 4 56 If output increases from 1 to 4, what is the change in the firm’s average c
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q10 (1 mark): Which of these statements is not true? A Any firm may become an oligopoly B Governments produce services which the private sector will not C Households make dec
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q19 (1 mark): Charlie has increased the production of their business by 10%. Gabi has increased the productivity of their business by 10%. The prices of their products have n
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q22(b) (2 marks): Calculate the profit or loss Amir and Nina would make if they accepted the work to redesign and build all five gardens. Show your working. Answer = £ [2]
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q22(c) (6 marks): Analyse the advantages for Amir and Nina of their business making a profit. [6]
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q6 (1 mark): Which group would not be classed as producers? A Factory workers B Self-employed individuals C Small firms D The government [1]
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q7 (1 mark): The table shows the total cost of production for a good. Quantity Total Cost (£) 100 1000 200 1800 300 2550 400 3600 Which statement is correct? A Average costs
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q12 (1 mark): The diagram shows the relationship between output and total revenue of a firm. Total revenue TR 0 S T U V Output Which statement is correct? A Total revenue inc
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q15 (1 mark): As a business increases in size it is able to employ more specialist staff. Which economy of scale does this describe? A Increased dimensions B Managerial C Mar
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q21(d)(ii) (2 marks): Explain how house builders act as producers in the housing market. [2]
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q23(d)(iii) (6 marks): (iii)* Evaluate the advantages that an increase in production by small businesses may have for Westumbria. Use the information given in Extract 3 and your own k
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q6 (1 mark): As a result of its growth, a business can now afford to advertise on local radio. This is an example of which economy of scale? A Financial B Increased dimensio
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q19 (1 mark): Total output Total revenue (£) 1 10 2 18 3 24 4 28 The table shows the total revenue of a firm. If output increases from 1 to 4, what is the change in the firm’
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q21(d)(ii) (2 marks): Explain one way in which a business could increase productivity. [2]
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q22(d)(iii) (6 marks): (iii)* Evaluate the extent to which an increase in total revenue will lead to more profit. Use the information given in Extract 2 on page 12 and your own knowle
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q4 (1 mark): Output per week Total costs (units) (£) 10 100 20 160 30 240 40 400 The table shows a firm’s total costs. Which of the following statements is correct? A The fi
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q18 (1 mark): Which of the following is an example of an external economy of scale? A Bulk-buying B Financial C Location D Risk-bearing [1]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q21(d)(i) (2 marks): Calculate the change in total revenue if Natan reduces the price from £25 to £20. Show your working. Answer = £ [2]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q22(d)(ii) (2 marks): Calculate the profit or loss made by Air Madeira on the route between Northlisle and Madeira in 2019. Show your working. Answer = £ [2]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q22(d)(iii) (6 marks): (iii)* Evaluate the importance to Air Madeira of making a profit. Use the information given in Extract 2 on page 13 and your own knowledge. [6]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q23(a) (2 marks): Explain what is meant by ‘productivity’. [2]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q23(c) (6 marks): Other than an increase in demand for labour, analyse why an increase in production could be important for the economy of Oxbria. [6]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q23(d)(i) (2 marks): Explain how the UK’s productivity compares with other European countries. [2]
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