WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 240

1,196.

Which of the following will shift the demand curve for Milo to the right?

A.

An increase in consumer's income

B.

A rise in the price of Milo

C.

A tax on cocoa producers

D.

A fall in the quantity demanded of Milo

E.

Fall in the price of Milo

Correct answer is A

Increases in demand are shown by a shift to the right in the demand curve. This could be caused by a number of factors, including a rise in income, a rise in the price of a substitute or a fall in the price of a complement.

1,197.

If the last naira spent on each commodity by a consumer gave him equal satisfaction, it means the consumer has been able to

A.

Cut costs

B.

Maximize costs

C.

Increase profits

D.

Maximize utility

E.

Manage scarce resources

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,198.

At what price will a trader be ready to sell 6 oranges using the equilibrium below. p = 1/2 q + 2. Where p is price and q is quantity?

A.

N3.00

B.

N4.00

C.

N5.00

D.

N6.00

E.

N8.00

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,199.

One way of solving the problem of scarcity that faces the individuals is for

A.

The government to import goods massively so that the citizen can get all they want

B.

Them to work very hard so that they are able to buy all their wants

C.

Them to choose between alternative since they cannot meet all their wants

D.

The government to study people's behaviour in order to know their wants

E.

Them to use their resources as they want

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,200.

Exchange control is a weapon used in regulating

A.

Internal trade

B.

Stock exchange

C.

Foreign exchange

D.

Barter trade

E.

Exchange of personal properties

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.