JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 119

591.

What does X represent?

A.

Recessionary gap

B.

GNP gap

C.

Inflationary gap

D.

Deflationary gap

Correct answer is C

Point X represents inflationary gap as seen in the diagram above.
Inflationary gap happens as a result of excess demand.

592.

The deflationary gap is defined by

A.

X

B.

K

C.

X + K

D.

X - K

Correct answer is B

 A deflationary gap shows the amount by which aggregate demand must be increased so that equilibrium level of income is increased to the full employment level.  It is represented by point K.

593.

When 20 units of output is produced, TC will be

A.

N360

B.

N300

C.

N460

D.

N400

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

594.

The average total cost when 20 units are produced is

A.

N20.00

B.

N23.00

C.

N13.00

D.

N15.00

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

595.

From the Diagram above, the optimal point of production is

A.

R

B.

T

C.

U

D.

S

Correct answer is D

The optimal point of production is at point S where MU and MR intersects. That is a point where revenue equals cost.