This economics question tests your understanding of economic models and analysis. The step-by-step answer below applies the relevant framework and explains the reasoning.
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2.1 Table of goods, services, fixed and variable costs Goods sold: pet food, pet accessories. Services offered: delivery service. Fixed costs remain constant regardless of sales volume. Examples: shop rent, insurance, fixed salaries. Variable costs change with sales volume. Examples: cost of pet food/accessories, fuel for deliveries. l|l|l Category & Examples & Fixed/Variable \\ Goods & Pet food & Variable (cost of goods sold) \\ & Pet accessories & Variable (cost of goods sold) \\ Services & Delivery service & Variable (fuel, packaging) \\ Other costs & Shop rent & Fixed \\ & Insurance & Fixed \\ & Electricity & Fixed (or semi-variable) \\ & Cost of goods sold & Variable \\ & Delivery fuel & Variable \\ 2.2 Features of a sole trader 1. Single ownership: Owned and controlled by one person who provides all the capital. 2. Unlimited liability: The owner has unlimited liability, meaning personal assets are at risk if the business fails. 3. All profits to owner: The owner keeps all profits after taxes. 4. Full decision-making: The owner makes all business decisions without partners. 5. No separate legal entity: The business and owner are not legally separate. 6. Easy and inexpensive to start: Simple registration, low setup costs. 7. Limited capital: Difficult to raise large amounts of capital as no shares can be sold. 8. Personal skill dependent: Success relies on the owner's skills and effort. **Total: 2.1 [15 marks] + 2.2 [10 marks] = 25 marks