JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 156

776.

If the supply of a product is elastic, a small reduction in price will

A.

Reduce the cost of production

B.

Reduce the quantity supplied

C.

Increase the quantity supplied

D.

Lead to no change in the quantity supplied

Correct answer is B

Elastic demand means a change in price would cause a change in the quantity demanded. In an elastic demand, a small reduction in price would increase the quantity demanded and a decrease in the quantity supplied. This is so because, suppliers will not be willing to supply much goods when the price for it is low.

777.

What is the market equilibrium price?

A.

5.00

B.

8.00

C.

9.00

D.

7.00

E.

6.00

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

778.

One of the major factors that brings about changes in supply is

A.

Market discrimination

B.

Availability of storage facilities

C.

The cost of storage

D.

Incentives granted to workers

Correct answer is C

The available of facilities to store produced goods would affect the quantity of goods supplied to the market. Producers maybe willing to produce, but if there are no storage facilities to store the manufactured goods pending when the demand for it will arise, producers would cut down on production thereby affecting the quantity of goods supplied.

779.

If income rises from N200.00 to N250.00 and the amount spent on good X fails from N30.00 to N28.00, then good X is

A.

An income elastic good

B.

A normal good

C.

An inferior good

D.

Demand elastic

E.

Supply elastic

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

780.

Utility is the satisfaction derived from the

A.

Distribution of goods and services

B.

Use of goods and services

C.

Demand of goods and services

D.

Production of goods and services

Correct answer is B

Utility is simply the satisfaction a consumer derives from the consumption of goods and services.