JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 70

346.

The effects on the demand for product A caused by a change in the price of product B is Called___________

A.

Joint demand

B.

Cross-elasticity of demand

C.

Elasticity of supply

D.

Competitive demand

Correct answer is A

Joint demand is when the demand for one product is directly and positively related to market demand for a related good or service.  Example computer system and software. You need a software for a computer to function.

If there is change in the price of a computer system, it will affect the demand for software.

347.

Concentrating industries in one place is advantageous because there are gains in terms of____________

A.

Cost economies

B.

Economies of scale

C.

Internal economies

D.

External economies

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

348.

By utility we mean____________

A.

Beneficial

B.

Power of satisfying a want

C.

Advantageous

D.

Consumable

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

349.

From the graph above the consumer will attain equilibrium at point______________

A.

J

B.

K

C.

M

D.

L

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

350.

The money paid per hour for work done is________

A.

Cost

B.

Salary

C.

Bonus

D.

Wage rate

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.