WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 177

881.

When a change in price does not affect the quantity demanded of a commodity, the price elasticity of demand is

A.

Fairly inelastic

B.

Infinitely elastic

C.

Perfectly inelastic

D.

Unitary elastic

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

882.

Demand for inferior goods is an example of

A.

Expansion of demand

B.

Contraction of demand

C.

Individual demand

D.

Abnormal demand

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

883.

The gap between demand and supply curve below the equilibrium price indicates

A.

Excess demand

B.

Excess supply

C.

Equilibrium quantity

D.

Equilibrium price

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

884.

The distribution of goods is said to be completed when it reaches the

A.

Wholesalers

B.

Consumers

C.

Retailers

D.

Manufacturers

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

885.

One of the problems associated with the middlemen in the distribution of goods is that he

A.

Buys in large quantities

B.

Hoards goods

C.

Grants credit to the retailers

D.

Sells varieties of goods

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.