JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 211

1,051.

If the marginal utility of good X exceeds that of good Y, this implies that

A.

A rational consumer will buy less of X

B.

Consuming more of X will increase total utility

C.

Y is an inferior good

D.

X will be cheaper than Y

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,052.

The range of the data 14,13,15,18,20,35 and 13 is

A.

20

B.

22

C.

13

D.

18

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,053.

An important determinant of price elasticity of demand is

A.

The state of technology

B.

The prices of other commodities

C.

The ease of substitution

D.

Government policy

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,054.

The burden of a government tax on a commodity whose demand is inelastic will

A.

Be borne only by the government

B.

Fall more heavily on consumers

C.

Be shared equally between consumers and producers

D.

Fall more heavily on producers

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,055.

The Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission in Nigeria has the primary responsibility for

A.

Maintaining the fiscal supremacy of the central government the fiscal supremacy of the central government

B.

Evolving an acceptable wage for public servants

C.

Evolving an acceptable revenue-sharing formula

D.

Ensuring equity in the sharing of fiscal responsibilities

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.