JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 189

941.

Production takes place when

A.

Output is transformed into input

B.

Machines replace human effort

C.

Input is transformed into output

D.

There is specialization and division of labour

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

942.

In a regulated market, price is determined by

A.

Consumers

B.

Producers

C.

Auction

D.

Government

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

943.

A decrease in supply without a corresponding change in demand will lead to

A.

An increase in equilibrium price and a decrease in equilibrium quantity

B.

A decrease in equilibrium price and an increase in equilibrium quantity

C.

A decrease in equilibrium price and equilibrium quantity

D.

An increase in equilibrium price and quantity

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

944.

If the price of an item changes by 8% and quantity supplied changes from 600 units to 660 units, the price elasticity of supply is

A.

0.80

B.

1.25

C.

2.00

D.

10.00

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

945.

The short-run supply curve for medical doctors is more likely to be

A.

Perfectly elastic

B.

Perfectly inelastic

C.

Fairly inelastic

D.

Fairly elastic

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.