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IGCSE Business Past Papers & Drilling (Paper 2): Case Study, Finance, Evaluation
TUTORZONE ORIGINAL DRILLING MOCK · CAMBRIDGE IGCSE BUSINESS STUDIES (0450) PAPER 2
Written to the Cambridge 0450 syllabus (2026): Paper 2 Case Study, 80 marks, 1 h 30 min, 50% (4 questions based on a case study). Also Paper 1 (80, 50%). This is a Paper 2 drilling mock: 4 questions for 80 marks with answers and techniques.
What is in IGCSE Business (0450) Paper 2?
Direct answer: Paper 2 Case Study, 80 marks, 1 h 30 min, 50% (4 case-based questions).
Assessment at a glance (2027)
| Component | Content | Weighting | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 2 (Case Study) | 4 case-based questions, 80 marks | 50% | 1 h 30 min |
| Paper 1 (Short Answer / Data Response) | Short answer and data response, 80 marks | 50% | 1 h 30 min |
IGCSE Business Paper 2 drilling technique: read the questions before the case; show formulas (revenue = price x quantity, profit = revenue – costs); evaluation answers need both sides plus a conclusion.
How this paper was built
This is a TutorZone original drilling mock: the questions follow the Cambridge 0450 structure (Paper 2, 80 marks, 50%) and the answers are our own, not Cambridge past papers or marking references.
Numeric answers were recomputed programmatically.
Pacing
| Section | Marks | Suggested time | What to do first |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 2 (Case Study) | 50% | about 22 min per question | analysis + evaluation + conclusion |
| Paper 1 (Short Answer / Data Response) | 50% | about 15 min per question | define + calculate + explain |
How is the profit margin found?
Direct answer: profit / revenue x 100%; 120,000 / 180,000 = 66.7%.
Paper 2: case drilling (4 questions, 80 marks)
Show formulas; evaluation needs both sides and a conclusion.
Question 1 (20 marks)
A firm sells 12,000 units at $15 each. Find total revenue.
Question 2 (20 marks)
Continuing, total costs are $60,000. Find profit and the profit margin.
Question 3 (20 marks)
Explain two benefits of market segmentation to a business.
Question 4 (20 marks)
Evaluate whether the firm should expand using a bank loan: both sides and a conclusion.
What are the benefits of market segmentation?
Direct answer: it targets customer needs more precisely (raising sales) and allocates promotion resources efficiently (cutting waste).
Paper 2 answers
Question 1
Revenue = price x quantity = 15 x 12,000 = $180,000 (20).
Question 2
Profit = 180,000 – 60,000 = $120,000 (10); margin = 120,000 / 180,000 = 66.7% (10).
Question 3
(1) Targets customer needs more precisely, raising sales (10). (2) Allocates promotion resources efficiently, cutting waste (10).
Question 4
For: expansion raises revenue and a loan preserves cash flow (7). Against: interest cost and repayment risk (7). Conclusion: depends on cash flow and demand (6).
Which topics does this paper drill?
Direct answer: revenue and profit calculations, profit margin, market segmentation and evaluating loan-financed expansion.
Where these marks are usually lost
| Mistake | What it looks like | What it costs | Instead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue/cost mixed | Profit = revenue + costs | Profit = revenue – costs | $120,000 |
| Margin denominator | Divide by cost | Divide by revenue | 66.7% |
| One-sided evaluation | For only | Both sides plus conclusion | both + conclusion |
How to use this paper
First drill: the full 1 h 30 min on all 4 questions with no references.
Mark it: check the calculations and evaluation layers.
Second drill: redo three to seven days later, aiming to finish inside 1 h 15 min.
What should I do after drilling this paper?
Direct answer: log one-sided evaluations missing a conclusion; redo in three to seven days; and drill Paper 1 short answer.
FAQ
Is this a Cambridge past paper?
No. The questions and answers are TutorZone originals, not Cambridge past papers or marking references.
What is in IGCSE Business Paper 2?
A case study, 80 marks, 1 h 30 min, 50%, with 4 case-based questions.
How is the profit margin found?
Profit / revenue x 100%.
Official references
| Resource | What to check |
|---|---|
| Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies 0450 page | Confirm the paper marks and times |
| https://www.tutorzone.com.hk/en-igcse-business-studies-0450-paper-1-mock-2027/ | IGCSE Business Paper 1 drilling mock |
Related: practice area · IGCSE Business Paper 1 drilling mock
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