JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 218

1,086.

For a firm to break even in the long run, the marginal cost curve must cut the

A.

Average variable cost curve at its higest point

B.

Average cost cure at its lowest point

C.

Average cost curve at its lowest point

D.

Total cost cure at its lowest point

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,087.

Long-run production is called

A.

Diminishing returns to scale

B.

Returns to scale

C.

External economies of scale

D.

Economies of scale

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,088.

The distinction between onshore and offshore operations in oil exploration lies in the

A.

Location of sites

B.

Output generated

C.

Size of production

D.

Techniques of production

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,089.

Agricultural backward-linkage effect means the establishment of

A.

Subsidiary industries to increase the number of industries

B.

Main industries to increase output

C.

Industries to reduce imports

D.

Subsidiary industries to feed the main industry

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,090.

If the death rate of a country is 52% and the growth rate is 12%, what is the birth rate of the county?

A.

48%

B.

64%

C.

40%

D.

52%

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.