JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 241

1,201.

Under a floating exchange rate regime, the determinant of the exchange rate is

A.

An act of the National Assembly

B.

The highest denomination of the currency

C.

Demand for and supply of foreign goods

D.

The system of government

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,202.

The distinction between capital and recurrect expenditure lies in the

A.

Nature of the goods and services to be provided

B.

Time frame of the expenditure

C.

Source of the revenue generated

D.

Amount of expenditure involved

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,203.

An advantage of the sole proprietorship over the partnership from of business organisation is that

A.

Its existence is limited by an individual's life span

B.

It relies on the decision of friends to succeed

C.

The possibility of conflict in management is virtually non-existent

D.

It enjoys limited liability for debt in the event of failure

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,204.

A student has N30.00 with which to buy a ruler costing N18.00 and an exercise book costing N25.00. If he buys the exercise book, his opportunity cost is?

A.

The ruler

B.

The exercise book

C.

N25.00

D.

N18.00

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,205.

Securities are described as listed when they are

A.

Mobilised as long-term debt instruments

B.

Traded on a recognised stock market

C.

Bought and sold purely for development purposes

D.

Mobilized as short-term debt instruments

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.