AQA As Business Paper 1 2025 Qp

Get the official AQA AS Business Paper 1 question paper from the May 2025 series (7131/1). This examiner-set PDF contains the full Business 1 paper exactly as sat by students, including all multiple-choice, short-answer, data response, and essay questions.

As shown on the front page (*page 1*), the exam is 1 hour 30 minutes long and carries a total of 80 marks. Section A consists of multiple-choice questions testing core business knowledge such as business objectives, segmentation, productivity, and financial calculations (*pages 2–7*). Section B includes structured questions requiring calculations and explanations, including break-even analysis, dividends, leadership styles, and operational efficiency (*pages 8–10*).

Section C features extended case study questions. For example, the *case study on page 12* (Ondata Bicycles Ltd) explores pricing strategy, income elasticity, interest rate impacts, and expansion into the mass market. The *case study on page 18* (Diggin’ It garden care) focuses on motivation theories, HRM strategies, labour turnover, and profitability.

The paper includes real-world business scenarios, such as interpreting financial data (*page 6*), analysing forecasts (*page 7*), and evaluating strategic decisions. Use it to practise exam technique, improve timing, and prepare for data response and essay-style questions.

Pair it with the official mark scheme for full exam practice and accurate self-assessment. Optimised for mobile and desktop and updated for the 2025/2026 academic year.

This document is designed for AS Business students preparing for exams, including Year 12 students, retake candidates, and independent learners studying AQA 7131.

It is also highly valuable for teachers, tutors, and revision providers, enabling structured mock exams, timed assessments, and case-study-based teaching. Parents supporting revision can use it to track progress and identify weaknesses in exam technique and business analysis.