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Pearson Edexcel International GCSE
Monday 3 June 2024
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes) Paper
reference 4BS1/02R
Business
PAPER 2: Investigating large businesses
You do not need any other materials. Total Marks
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
•• Answer all questions.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 80.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• Calculators may be used.
Advice
•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Try to answer every question.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
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, FORMULAE FOR INTERNATIONAL GCSE BUSINESS
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Gross profit margin:
Gross profit = revenue – cost of sales
Gross profit margin = gross profit ×100
revenue
Operating profit margin:
Operating profit = gross profit – other operating expenses
Operating profit margin = operating profit ×100
revenue
Markup:
Markup = profit per item ×100
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cost per item
Return on capital employed (ROCE):
ROCE = operating profit ×100
capital employed
Current ratio:
Current ratio = current assets
current liabilities
Acid test ratio:
Acid test ratio = current assets − inventory
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current liabilities
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, 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
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answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
1 Jimmy Choo was born in Malaysia. He moved to London and became the founder of
Jimmy Choo. The business was first known for the shoes it made for women.
Over the years the business has become a multinational business. It has expanded
into countries including America, Japan and France. As part of its growth, it now sells
clothing, perfume, trainers and wedding outfits. Many celebrities in the fashion and
music world are well known for purchasing Jimmy Choo products.
Jimmy Choo’s brand is identified by its logo, ‘JC’, which is printed on all items
produced. The business has won many awards over the years, including ‘Designer of
the Year’ and ‘Ace Brand of the Year’.
(a) (i) Which one of the following describes Kaizen?
Select one answer.
(1)
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A Continuous improvement
B Just-in-time (JIT)
C Market orientation
D Job production
(ii) Which one of the following function areas would pay its employees’ wages?
Select one answer.
(1)
A Finance
B Human resources
C Marketing
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D Production
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Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE
Monday 3 June 2024
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes) Paper
reference 4BS1/02R
Business
PAPER 2: Investigating large businesses
You do not need any other materials. Total Marks
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
•• Answer all questions.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 80.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• Calculators may be used.
Advice
•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Try to answer every question.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
Turn over
P75844A
©2024 Pearson Education Ltd.
F:1/1/1/1/1/1/
*P75844A0120*
, FORMULAE FOR INTERNATIONAL GCSE BUSINESS
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
Gross profit margin:
Gross profit = revenue – cost of sales
Gross profit margin = gross profit ×100
revenue
Operating profit margin:
Operating profit = gross profit – other operating expenses
Operating profit margin = operating profit ×100
revenue
Markup:
Markup = profit per item ×100
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
cost per item
Return on capital employed (ROCE):
ROCE = operating profit ×100
capital employed
Current ratio:
Current ratio = current assets
current liabilities
Acid test ratio:
Acid test ratio = current assets − inventory
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
current liabilities
v1
2
1 DD02652
1/
*P75844A0220*
©2021 Pearson Education Ltd.
, 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
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
1 Jimmy Choo was born in Malaysia. He moved to London and became the founder of
Jimmy Choo. The business was first known for the shoes it made for women.
Over the years the business has become a multinational business. It has expanded
into countries including America, Japan and France. As part of its growth, it now sells
clothing, perfume, trainers and wedding outfits. Many celebrities in the fashion and
music world are well known for purchasing Jimmy Choo products.
Jimmy Choo’s brand is identified by its logo, ‘JC’, which is printed on all items
produced. The business has won many awards over the years, including ‘Designer of
the Year’ and ‘Ace Brand of the Year’.
(a) (i) Which one of the following describes Kaizen?
Select one answer.
(1)
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A Continuous improvement
B Just-in-time (JIT)
C Market orientation
D Job production
(ii) Which one of the following function areas would pay its employees’ wages?
Select one answer.
(1)
A Finance
B Human resources
C Marketing
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
D Production
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