2018 - JAMB Economics Past Questions and Answers - page 8

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Human wants are insatiable because wants are____________

A
Limited while means are scarce
B
Unlimited and means are also unlimited
C
Limited and means are also limited
D
Unlimited while means are scarce.
correct option: d

Want may be defined as insatiable desire by human beings to own goods or services that give satisfaction.

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72

Mortgage banks give loans to investors on a long term basics to_____________

A
Finance agriculture
B
establish banks
C
acquire machinery
D
build houses
correct option: d

Mortgage banks are financial institutions that specialize in granting loans to individuals and corporate bodies for building purposes

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73

The form of capital that is required for the day-to-day running of production activities is called?

A
Fixed capital
B
Social Capital
C
Circulating capital
D
Liquid capital
correct option: d
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74

Which of the following business organization is allowed to raise capital by sales of shares to more than twenty people?

A
Partnership
B
Sole proprietorship
C
Public limited liability company
D
Private limited liability company
correct option: c

Public Limited Liability Company is defined as one which allows the public to subscribe for its shares. The number of shareholder range from seven to infinity, however, owners must be at least seven.

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75

Utility is the satisfaction derived from____________

A
Production
B
Distribution
C
Consumption
D
Demand
correct option: a

Utility is the satisfaction that a consumer derives from consuming a commodity or service at any particular time.

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76

The main concern of economists is to________-

A
Control the growth of population
B
Redistribute income between the rich and poor
C
Satisfy all human wants
D
Allocate scarce resources to satisfy human wants
correct option: d
The Primary Concerns of Economics is the study of the organization of economic activities in society. Economics attempts to answer questions related to market prices, production and the gain of wealth. ... The basic economic problem states that while the desire of people is infinite, our resources are limited.
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77

The formation of cartels or monopolies in other to obtain better bargaining or deals from other countries is characteristic of which of the following?

A
International monetary Fund
B
Countries with comparative advantage
C
Countries with superlative advantage
D
Countries producing same or identical goods
correct option: d
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78

If the pass mark was 40, how many students passed the examination?

A
100
B
120
C
160
D
200
correct option: c
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79

The Economic Commission for Africa was set up by the_________

A
UNO
B
ECOWAS
C
OAU
D
IMF
correct option: a

The economic commission for Africa (ECA) also known as the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa was established in 1958 with its headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is an organ of the United Nations Organization (UNO). Its major aim is to promote the social and economic development of Africa.

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80

The reward for capital is___________

A
Interest
B
Rent
C
Risk
D
Premium
correct option: a

Capital is the man made wealth or goods used to produce other goods and services such as cash, machine, buildings, motor vehicles, raw materials etc. The reward on capital such as these is interest

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