Business A-Level
axes and scales
What axes and scales means in Business A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of axes and scales
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Reference: AQA
Labelling both axes with the variable and its unit and plotting to an even scale, since an unlabelled vertical axis cannot show break-even output.
Topics that use axes and scales
- Annex: quantitative skills in business (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- analysis
- average rate of return
- averages
- base year
- benchmarking
- break-even charts
- break-even output
- case study evidence
Using axes and scales in the exam
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