AQA As Business Paper 2 2025 Question Paper

Get the official AQA AS Business Paper 2 question paper from the May 2025 series (7131/2). This examiner-set PDF contains the complete Business 2 exam, including all calculation, data response, and extended essay questions based on the Hoods Ltd case study.

As shown on the front page (*page 1*), the exam is 1 hour 30 minutes long and carries a total of 80 marks. You are required to answer all questions using the Insert provided.

The paper begins with calculation questions such as:
- Percentage change in sales revenue (*Question 1, page 2*)
- Gross profit margin calculation (*Question 2, page 2*)

It then progresses into application and analysis:
- Mission statement benefits (*Question 3, page 3*)
- Boston Matrix analysis of swimwear (*Question 4, page 4*)
- Delegation and organisational structure (*Question 5, page 5*)

Higher-mark questions focus on evaluation and decision-making:
- Cash flow strategies (overdraft vs reducing debtor days) (*Question 6, page 6*)
- Pricing vs promotion strategy (*Question 7, page 8*)
- Ethical influences on business objectives (*Question 8, page 10*, 20 marks)

The paper integrates quantitative skills, business theory, and real-world application using the Hoods Ltd case study. It is ideal for practising exam technique, timing, and structuring high-level answers.

Pair it with the official insert and 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 realistic mock exams, timed assessments, and structured exam practice. Parents supporting revision can use it to monitor progress and exam readiness.