JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 441

2,201.

As consumption of beer increases, its marginal utility to a drinker will

A.

Increase

B.

Remain constant

C.

Fluctuate

D.

Decrease

E.

Change proportionally

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,202.

Which of the following is not a form of business organization

A.

A sole proprietorship

B.

Cartel

C.

Partnership

D.

Joint-stock

E.

Cooperative society

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,203.

Marginal cost is

A.

Lowest cost of producing goods

B.

The cost of production of the most efficient firm in the industry

C.

Cost of production of the most inefficient firm in the industry

D.

The cost of production of the last or extra unit of goods produced by a firm

E.

The cost of production at which the minimum profit is obtained by a firm

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,204.

Disposable income is the same thing as

A.

Personal income minus personal savings

B.

Personal income minus taxes

C.

National income minus depriciation

D.

Exports minus imports

E.

Savings plus investments

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,205.

A distinguishing characteristic of a consumer cooperative is the fact that

A.

The customers are the owners

B.

The customers are the workers

C.

The customers are the managers

D.

The customers are low-income people

E.

The customers are high income people

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.