Answering 4-Mark Questions (Edexcel A Level Business)

How Do I Answer an Edexcel A Level Business 4-Mark Question?

• 4-mark questions appear in Papers 1 and 2 only

Calculation questions

• In these questions, you are asked to carry out a calculation using the given data

• One mark is available for knowledge, with three marks available for application

Example

Explain questions

• In these questions, you are asked to explain a key term in relation to the context

• It could be an implication, a benefit or drawback, or the way a business concept can be applied to the given situation

• One mark is available for knowledge, two marks for application, and a further mark is available for analysis

Example