JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 17

81.

The curve labelled x is the

A.

Total revenue curve

B.

Total product curve

C.

Marginal product curve

D.

Marginal revenue curve

Correct answer is B

The curve x represent the total product curve, it rises and decline.

82.

What type of price elasticity of demand is the diagram above representing?

A.

Perfectly inelastic demand

B.

Perfectly elastic demand

C.

Fairly elastic demand

D.

Composite demand

Correct answer is A

The diagram above shows that it is a perfectly inelastic demand. It is also known as Zero demand and it is an abnormal demand curve. The curve is vertical to the "Y-axis".

83.

The pie chart above represent the total population of a school of 1,200. The shaded area of 60∘ shows the population of the underaged pupils.

What is the population of the matured students?

A.

600

B.

800

C.

1000

D.

1200

Correct answer is C

Matured student = 60/360 x 1200

= 1000

84.

Which of the following forms of economic integration is a member nation free to impose duty against non-members?

A.

Custom union

B.

Free trade area

C.

Common market

D.

Economic community

Correct answer is A

Custom union is a form of economic integration in which higher tarrifs are levied on non-member states. It is an economic integration.

85.

Nation engage in external trade because of difference in

A.

Comparative cost

B.

Absolute cost

C.

Fixed cost

D.

Variable cost

Correct answer is A

Comparative cost advantage is a reason for nations engage in external trade. The principle of comparative cost advantage was propounded by David Ricardo.