Clarification Notice
Friday 16 May 2025
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Business – 1BS0_02
In question 1(b), the wording of the question is incorrect:
‘Which one of the following is the earliest date that the buffer stock level is reached in Figure 1?’
Please instruct candidates to amend their question paper to:
‘Which one of the following is the latest date that the buffer stock level is reached in Figure 1?’
We apologise for any confusion caused.
,
, surname names
Number Number
Paper
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PAPER 2: Building a business
Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
centre number and candidate number. There are
three sections in this paper.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided –
there may be more space than you need.
You are advised to show all your working out with your answer clearly identified at
the end of your solution.
Information
• The total mark for this paper is 90.
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
Turn over
, SECTION A
Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box . If you change your mind about an
answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
1 (a) Which of the following is a stage of the product life cycle?
(1)
Select one answer.
A Branding
B Function
C Growth
D Pricing
2 ■■■■
Friday 16 May 2025
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Business – 1BS0_02
In question 1(b), the wording of the question is incorrect:
‘Which one of the following is the earliest date that the buffer stock level is reached in Figure 1?’
Please instruct candidates to amend their question paper to:
‘Which one of the following is the latest date that the buffer stock level is reached in Figure 1?’
We apologise for any confusion caused.
,
, surname names
Number Number
Paper
� �
PAPER 2: Building a business
Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
centre number and candidate number. There are
three sections in this paper.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided –
there may be more space than you need.
You are advised to show all your working out with your answer clearly identified at
the end of your solution.
Information
• The total mark for this paper is 90.
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
Turn over
, SECTION A
Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box . If you change your mind about an
answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
1 (a) Which of the following is a stage of the product life cycle?
(1)
Select one answer.
A Branding
B Function
C Growth
D Pricing
2 ■■■■
