2014 - JAMB Economics Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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Division of labour requires that, the tasks in a production line be performed
A
by specialists
B
in stages
C
by all workers
D
by unskilled labourers
correct option: b
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Given that FC = N500, VC = N1,500, and Q = 50 units. Find the average cost of the product.
A
N30
B
N40
C
N10
D
N20
correct option: b
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Rent and administrative expenses are examples of
A
average fixed costs
B
average variable costs
C
fixed costs
D
variable costs
correct option: c
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A perfect competitor will continue to expand output up to the point where
A
TC > TR
B
MR = AR
C
MC < MR
D
MC > MR
correct option: c
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One of the characteristics of a monopolist is that, he can influence
A
quantity produced by other producers
B
prices charged by other producers
C
both price and quantity
D
price or quantity
correct option: c
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A monopolist can boost up his revenue by
A
adjusting both price and output upward
B
reducing total output to match price
C
increasing price
D
reducing price
correct option: b
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Which of the following can be used to measure the Gross National product in an open economy?
A
C+I+G+(X+M)
B
C+I+G+X
C
C+I+G
D
C+I+G+(X-M)
correct option: d
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If MPC = 2/3 and investment is N100 million, the level of national income is
A
N100 million
B
N10 million
C
N303 million
D
N300 million
correct option: d
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The precautionary demand for money is determined by
A
the rate of interest
B
the level of savings
C
the level of income
D
general price level
correct option: a
The precautionary demand is dependent on the size of income, the availability of credit, and the rate of interest.
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An inflation that co-exists with high rate of unemployment is
A
hyperinflation
B
stagflation
C
demand-pull inflation
D
cost-push inflation
correct option: a
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