Question 1

Table 1 shows economic growth between 2017 and 2021.

**Table 1**
| Economic growth | % change in GDP |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1.3 |
| 2018 | 0.4 |
| 2019 | -0.6 |
| 2020 | 2.1 |
| 2021 | 2.7 |

Using Table 1, the average annual rate of economic growth for this period to one decimal place is

Accepted Answer

1. Sum all the percentage changes in GDP from the table, being careful to subtract the negative value. 2. Count the number of years (which is 5). 3. Divide the sum by the number of years to find the average. 4. Round your answer to one decimal place.

Question 2

What mistakes do candidates make on this AQA GCSE question?

Accepted Answer

Forgetting to include the negative value for 2019, or adding it instead of subtracting. Another common error is incorrect rounding.

Table 1 shows economic growth between 2017 and 2021.

Table 1

Economic growth % change in GDP
2017 1.3
2018 0.4
2019 -0.6
2020 2.1
2021 2.7

Using Table 1, the average annual rate of economic growth for this period to one decimal place is

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