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Practice

1. Question 130 marks
   • 1(a)(i)Identify one quality an entrepreneur needs for success.1 mark
   • 1(a)(ii)Explain the term opportunity cost.3 marks
   • 1(b)(i)Calculate the forecast closing balance for August 2023.3 marks
   • 1(b)(ii)Explain one factor that will influence Markus' choice of a source of finance.3 marks
   • 1(c)Analyse two benefits to OFD of offering induction training to all employees.8 marks
   • 1(d)Evaluate whether Markus needs accurate cost information before setting up OFD.12 marks
2. Question 230 marks
   • 2(a)(i)Identify one stakeholder of a business.1 mark
   • 2(a)(ii)Explain the term sustainability.3 marks
   • 2(b)(i)Calculate MXB's market share of the mountain bike market in country J.3 marks
   • 2(b)(ii)Explain one reason why MXB's objectives may change.3 marks
   • 2(c)Analyse one advantage and one disadvantage to MXB of growing by launching a new product range of electric scooters.8 marks
   • 2(d)Evaluate how MXB can change its marketing mix to extend the product life cycle of its range of mountain bikes.12 marks