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AQA GCSE Economics Paper 1 — Free 27-Question AQA GCSE Practice Test

Q01Which of the following best describes the equilibrium price in a market?Easy

Q02Which of the following could lead to a reduction in the quantity supplied of a product?Medium

Q03A firm can reduce its average costs in the long run by making effective use of a large machine. This is an example ofEasy

Q04Which of the following would be included in the tertiary sector of an economy?Easy

Q05Which of the following is an example of a variable cost?Easy

Q06In which jobs are earnings likely to be highest?Easy

Q07Which of the following is a reason for a firm having price elastic supply?Medium

Q08A 5% decrease in the price of newspapers leads to a 4% increase in the quantity demanded. What is the price elasticit...Easy

Q09Which of the following are most likely to be substitutes for each other?Easy

Q10Table 1 shows the quantities of wood supplied and demanded at various prices. **Table 1** | Price (£ per tonne) | Qu...Easy

Q11State two different examples of the factor of production known as land.Easy

Q12Explain one reason why an individual consumer may have to make an economic choice.Easy

Q13Explain one benefit of specialisation for an individual worker.Easy

Q14.1Using Table 2, calculate the average fixed cost of making 15 surfboards. **Table 2** | Number of surfboards produced...Medium

Q14.2Explain one business objective Paul might have.Easy

Q15Using Figure 1, analyse possible reasons for the differences in price elasticity of demand for the two products. **F...Hard

Q16State two features of a non-competitive market.Easy

Q17Explain one possible disadvantage to a firm of increasing its scale of output.Easy

Q18Explain one key economic decision for a producer.Easy

Q19.1Using Figure 2, calculate Tharun's annual net pay. **Figure 2** | | | |---|---| | Gross pay (monthly) | £2500 | | Na...Medium

Q19.2Explain one reason why Tharun may earn more than a cleaner.Easy

Q20Draw and label the effects of an increase in the price of petrol cars on the market for petrol.Medium

Q21Using Figure 3 and Table 3, assess whether the advantages of a competitive market such as a local farmers' market out...Hard

Q22Define the term 'social cost'.Easy

Q23Using Item A and Figure 5, calculate the estimated total cost per kilometre of HS2. Give your answer to the nearest £.Medium

Q24Analyse the possible impact(s) upon labour markets of the cancellation of part of Phase 2b of HS2 to Leeds.Hard

Q25Explain two possible external benefits of HS2.Medium

Q26Do you think that the overall benefits of HS2 are likely to be greater than the costs? Use Items A and B and your own...Hard

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