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Investment appraisal: WJEC A‑Level Business questions

Every WJEC A-Level Business exam question on 3.9 Investment appraisal, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q5(a)

    Summer 2025 · Unit 3

    3 marks3.9 Investment appraisal
    The whole paper ↗
    Summer 2025 Unit 3, question 5(a): Sports facilities in Wales An investigation into the current provision of indoor sports facilities in one local authority in Wales identified improvements were

  2. Q5(b)

    Summer 2025 · Unit 3

    6 marks3.9 Investment appraisal
    The whole paper ↗
    Summer 2025 Unit 3, question 5(b): Sports facilities in Wales An investigation into the current provision of indoor sports facilities in one local authority in Wales identified improvements were

  3. Q5(c)

    Summer 2025 · Unit 3

    12 marks3.9 Investment appraisal
    The whole paper ↗
    Summer 2025 Unit 3, question 5(c): Sports facilities in Wales An investigation into the current provision of indoor sports facilities in one local authority in Wales identified improvements were

  4. Q6(a)

    Summer 2023 · Unit 3

    2 marks3.9 Investment appraisal
    The whole paper ↗
    Summer 2023 Unit 3, question 6(a): Outline what is meant by an investment appraisal. [2]

  5. Q6(b)(i)

    Summer 2023 · Unit 3

    3 marks3.9 Investment appraisal
    The whole paper ↗
    Summer 2023 Unit 3, question 6(b)(i): Calculate the payback period for both Project 1 and Project 2 [3]

  6. Q6(b)(ii)

    Summer 2023 · Unit 3

    3 marks3.9 Investment appraisal
    The whole paper ↗
    Summer 2023 Unit 3, question 6(b)(ii): Calculate the average rate of return (ARR) for both Project 1 and Project 2 [3]

  7. Q6(b)(iii)

    Summer 2023 · Unit 3

    2 marks3.9 Investment appraisal
    The whole paper ↗
    Summer 2023 Unit 3, question 6(b)(iii): Identify the best option for the vehicle rental business based on: [2] The payback period: The average rate of return (ARR):

  8. Q6(c)

    Summer 2023 · Unit 3

    7 marks3.9 Investment appraisal
    The whole paper ↗
    Summer 2023 Unit 3, question 6(c): Evaluate the different investment appraisal methods a business could use. [7] Additional space for Question 6(c) only

  9. Q6(a)

    Summer 2019 · Unit 3

    6 marks3.9 Investment appraisal
    The whole paper ↗
    Summer 2019 Unit 3, question 6(a): Calculate the net present value (NPV) for both machines. [6]

  10. Q6(b)

    Summer 2019 · Unit 3

    2 marks3.9 Investment appraisal
    The whole paper ↗
    Summer 2019 Unit 3, question 6(b): On the basis of your calculations, advise Nigel Morgan as to which machine to buy. [2]

  11. Q6(c)

    Summer 2019 · Unit 3

    8 marks3.9 Investment appraisal
    The whole paper ↗
    Summer 2019 Unit 3, question 6(c): Consider the qualitative factors that Nigel Morgan may take into account before making his fin

  12. Q1(a)(i)

    Summer 2018 · Unit 3

    3 marks3.9 Investment appraisal
    The whole paper ↗
    Summer 2018 Unit 3, question 1(a)(i): The Secret Yurts The Secret Yurts provides luxury camping accommodation, known as ‘glamping’, in mid-Wales. The business has five yurts which are fully booked d

  13. Q1(a)(ii)

    Summer 2018 · Unit 3

    3 marks3.9 Investment appraisal
    The whole paper ↗
    Summer 2018 Unit 3, question 1(a)(ii): The Secret Yurts The Secret Yurts provides luxury camping accommodation, known as ‘glamping’, in mid-Wales. The business has five yurts which are fully booked d

  14. Q1(b)

    Summer 2018 · Unit 3

    8 marks3.9 Investment appraisal
    The whole paper ↗
    Summer 2018 Unit 3, question 1(b): The Secret Yurts The Secret Yurts provides luxury camping accommodation, known as ‘glamping’, in mid-Wales. The business has five yurts which are fully booked d
All 14 questions on Investment appraisal, as a list
  1. Summer 2025, Unit 3, Q5(a) (3 marks): Sports facilities in Wales An investigation into the current provision of indoor sports facilities in one local authority in Wales identified improvements were
  2. Summer 2025, Unit 3, Q5(b) (6 marks): Sports facilities in Wales An investigation into the current provision of indoor sports facilities in one local authority in Wales identified improvements were
  3. Summer 2025, Unit 3, Q5(c) (12 marks): Sports facilities in Wales An investigation into the current provision of indoor sports facilities in one local authority in Wales identified improvements were
  4. Summer 2023, Unit 3, Q6(a) (2 marks): Outline what is meant by an investment appraisal. [2]
  5. Summer 2023, Unit 3, Q6(b)(i) (3 marks): Calculate the payback period for both Project 1 and Project 2 [3]
  6. Summer 2023, Unit 3, Q6(b)(ii) (3 marks): Calculate the average rate of return (ARR) for both Project 1 and Project 2 [3]
  7. Summer 2023, Unit 3, Q6(b)(iii) (2 marks): Identify the best option for the vehicle rental business based on: [2] The payback period: The average rate of return (ARR):
  8. Summer 2023, Unit 3, Q6(c) (7 marks): Evaluate the different investment appraisal methods a business could use. [7] Additional space for Question 6(c) only
  9. Summer 2019, Unit 3, Q6(a) (6 marks): Calculate the net present value (NPV) for both machines. [6]
  10. Summer 2019, Unit 3, Q6(b) (2 marks): On the basis of your calculations, advise Nigel Morgan as to which machine to buy. [2]
  11. Summer 2019, Unit 3, Q6(c) (8 marks): Consider the qualitative factors that Nigel Morgan may take into account before making his fin
  12. Summer 2018, Unit 3, Q1(a)(i) (3 marks): The Secret Yurts The Secret Yurts provides luxury camping accommodation, known as ‘glamping’, in mid-Wales. The business has five yurts which are fully booked d
  13. Summer 2018, Unit 3, Q1(a)(ii) (3 marks): The Secret Yurts The Secret Yurts provides luxury camping accommodation, known as ‘glamping’, in mid-Wales. The business has five yurts which are fully booked d
  14. Summer 2018, Unit 3, Q1(b) (8 marks): The Secret Yurts The Secret Yurts provides luxury camping accommodation, known as ‘glamping’, in mid-Wales. The business has five yurts which are fully booked d

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