JAMB Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 84

416.

If \(\bar{x}\) = 6 and N = 6, determine the value of ∑fx

A.

36

B.

12

C.

1

D.

72

Correct answer is A

\(\bar{x}\) = ∑fx  
                     n 
Cross multiply, hence we have; 
∑fx = x * n 6 * 6 = 36

417.

\(\begin{array}{c|c}
Price (N) & 20 & 16 \\
\hline
\text{Quantity demanded} & 100 & 58
\end{array}\)

From the table above, the elasticity of supply is_____?

A.

Inelastic supply

B.

Perfect supply

C.

Elastic supply

D.

Unitary elastic

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

418.

The velocity of money is represented as

A.

\(\frac{\text{Money supply}}{\text{Real GDP}}\)

B.

\(\frac{\text{Real GDP}}{\text{Money supply}}\)

C.

\(\frac{\text{Nominal GDP}}{\text{Money supply}}\)

D.

\(\frac{\text{Real GDP}}{\text{Nominal GDP}}\)

Correct answer is A

The velocity of money is a measurement of the rate at which money is exchanged in an economy.  The velocity of money is simply calculated by dividing the money supply by the economy's GDP.

money supply
     GDP

419.

If P = \(\frac{1}{2}\)(Qs + 15). What is the quantity supplied at N9.00?

A.

33.0

B.

12.0

C.

3.0

D.

1.5

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

420.

The law of demand can be expressed as

A.

P = f(Q d)

B.

Q d = f(\(\frac{1}{p}\)

C.

P = f(\(\frac{1}{Q_d}\)

D.

Qd = f(P)

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.