Economics questions and answers

Economics Questions and Answers

Economics questions and answers to help you prepare for JAMB, WAEC, NECO, Post UTME and job aptitude tests or interviews.

261.

One way of obtaining the median of a given data is to_________

A.

Sum the value and divide by the number of items

B.

Arrange the data in ascending order and subtract each item from the mean

C.

Arrange the data in descending order and add each item to the least

D.

Arrange the data in either ascending or descending order and find what item divides the set in two equal parts

Correct answer is D

To find the median, first order the numbers from smallest to largest. Then find the middle number. For example, the middle for this set of numbers is 5, because 5 is right in the middle: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9.

262.

When a commodity market operates without government interference, commodities are distributed through_______

A.

A government distribution agencies

B.

The operation of price mechanism

C.

A central planning committee

D.

Retailers only

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

263.

The distinguishing function of an entrepreneur is_______

A.

Planning

B.

Control

C.

Risk-bearing

D.

Management

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

264.
265.

The study of economics is Important to every society because it______

A.

Enables individuals to satisfy all their wants

B.

Helps in the utilization of scarce resources

C.

Helps producers to know what to produce

D.

Restores equilibrium between producers and consumers

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.