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Lesson 45 D1e

Exam approach

In this lesson, you'll learn the essential exam approach for tackling Net Present Value calculations in section C questions. You'll discover why showing all your workings—whether in separate cells, within the calculation area, or both—is crucial for securing marks, even when your final answer is incorrect.

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  1. 0:00 NPV calculations in Section C
  2. 0:22 Why showing workings matters
  3. 0:39 Making workings clear for markers

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The video emphasises that typed numbers without supporting workings cannot earn credit, whereas clear workings allow examiners to award partial credit and method marks. Master this approach to maximise your score and demonstrate your understanding to the marker.

Duration: 1m

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