JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 157

781.

One of the assumptions of the cardinal approach is

A.

Diminishing marginal rate of substitution

B.

The consistency and transitivity of choice

C.

That total utility depends on the quantity of the commodities consumed

D.

Unstable marginal utility of money

Correct answer is C

According to the Cardinalist school, the utility/satisfaction which is derived from the consumption of a good is a function of the quantity of that good alone.

782.

What is the growth rate of employment?

A.

18%

B.

10%

C.

6.7%

D.

5.7%

E.

4.1%

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

783.

If the price of a bicycle changes from N120 to N80 and quantity bought changes from 300 to 500 units, the elasticity of demand for bicycle is

A.

66.7

B.

0.5

C.

1.5

D.

2.0

Correct answer is D

Change in price = 120- 80 = 40

 

Change in quantity = 500 - 300 = 200

 

% change = 40/100 = 0.4

 

200/100 = 2

 

0.4/2 = 0.2

784.

An increase in the price of a commodity will result in

A.

A decrease in the quantity demanded

B.

An increase in demand

C.

An increase in quantity demanded

D.

A decrease in demand

Correct answer is A

According to the law of demand, a rise in price will cause a decrease in the quantity demanded and vice versa.

785.

What is the growth rate of GNP?

A.

18%

B.

10%

C.

6.7%

D.

4.1%

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.