AQA A-Level Business Studies Paper 1 — Predicted Paper + Mark Scheme (2026)

Full predicted Paper 1 for AQA A-Level Business Studies, built using 

frequency analysis of past papers from 2015–2025.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

✓ Full predicted Paper 1 (100 marks, 2 hours)

✓ Complete mark scheme (sold as bundle)

TOPICS COVERED:

- Ansoff's Matrix • Capacity Utilisation • Break-Even Analysis

- Price Elasticity of Demand • Network Analysis / CPA

- Gearing & Financial Ratios • Boston Matrix

- Income Elasticity of Demand • Variance Analysis

- Labour Turnover • Decision Trees • Porter's Five Forces

- Kotter & Schlesinger • SWOT Analysis

ESSAY QUESTIONS INCLUDE:

- Profitability ratios vs liquidity & gearing

- Porter's Generic Strategies

- Ltd vs Plc — change in legal structure

- Financial vs non-financial motivation

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