JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 383

1,911.

Which of the following advantages of localization of industries may also be a disadvantage?

A.

External economies

B.

Concentration of industries and of people

C.

Development of organized markets

D.

Reduced costs of research

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,912.

Which of the following is an external economy derived by a firm?

A.

Low cost opportunities enjoyed by being in a place where other producers concentrate

B.

Technical economics enjoyed by varying the factors of production

C.

Economics of management by putting administrators where the are most efficient

D.

Marketing advantages attained through preferential treatment in the purchase and distribution of produce

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,913.

One of the advantages of a partnership over a sole proprietorship is that

A.

It is the most popular form of business organization

B.

The patern can easy withdraw from business

C.

It makes an increase in the capital of the business possible

D.

There is no limit to the number of people who may bring in capital

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,914.

Which of the following is NOT true of debentures and debenture holders

A.

Debentures are instruments for rising long-term capital by limited liability companies

B.

Debentures are fixed interest-bearing securities with specified maturity dates

C.

Debenture holders are creditors to the company and therefore do not share in the risk of the company

D.

Debenture holders are entitled to interest payments whether or not profits are made

E.

Preference shareholders recieve their share of profits before debenture holders receive their entitlements

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,915.

Which of the following is a characteristic of private limited liability company?

A.

Its shares can be sold to the public

B.

The number of shareholders ranges from fifty to one hundred

C.

All shareholders have equal powers and responsibilities

D.

The number of shareholders ranges from two to fifty

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.