AQA As Business Paper 1 2025 Mark Scheme

Get the official AQA AS Business Paper 1 mark scheme from the May 2025 series (7131/1). This is the final v1.0 examiner-approved document used during marking and standardisation to ensure consistent grading across all candidates.

The mark scheme provides full answers, mark allocations, and examiner guidance for all sections of the paper. As shown on *page 5*, Section A includes all correct multiple-choice answers (e.g. Q1 = B, Q5 = C, Q9 = A), allowing accurate self-marking. Section B provides step-by-step calculation methods and indicative content, such as the *margin of safety calculation (85 units) on page 7* and *total dividend calculation (£512,000) on page 9*.

For extended responses, the mark scheme includes detailed level-of-response descriptors (*page 3*), showing exactly how examiners award marks for analysis, application, and evaluation. Section C includes full indicative content for case study questions like Ondata Bicycles Ltd (*pages 11–14*) and Diggin’ It garden care (*pages 15–18*), covering key topics such as interest rates, market expansion, motivation theory, and HRM strategy.

Use this mark scheme to understand how marks are awarded, improve exam technique, and identify how to structure high-level answers for 9- and 16-mark questions. It is essential for mastering AQA assessment objectives (AO1–AO4) and achieving top grades.

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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 an essential resource for teachers, tutors, and revision providers, enabling accurate mock marking, standardisation practice, and structured feedback. Parents supporting revision can use it to understand how marks are awarded and monitor progress effectively.