CAIE A-Level Business AS 3.1.2 Demand and Supply Questions

Practise explaining demand and supply and the factors that influence products in a market.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Business 9609
Level
AS

Exam points

  • define and explain demand and supply
  • identify factors influencing demand for a product
  • identify factors influencing supply of a product

CAIE A-Level Business AS 3.1.2 Demand and Supply Questions question 1

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Fizzy Drinks (FD)

FD is a private sector business that manufactures an international brand of carbonated drinks. Its slogan was 'A premium drink for premium customers'. The market for FD's drinks is very competitive, with 7 national and 12 international brands all competing in the same market. Recently FD lost the title of market leader to TR, one of its largest competitors. TR is a multinational public limited company.

Table 2.1 FD financial data 2023

Table 2.1 FD financial data 2023

Employee morale has dropped as a result of the negative feedback. Key employees have left to work for FD's competitors. The lack of experienced employees has led to a drop in the productivity of the production process.

Explain the term demand.

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