WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 257

1,281.

A tax whose rate increases as income increases is

A.

An indirect tax

B.

A progressive tax

C.

A regressive tax

D.

A direct tax

E.

A proportional tax

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,282.

Who bears the greater burden of the indirect tax when the demand for a commodity is inelastic? The

A.

Wholesaler

B.

Shareholders

C.

Retailer

D.

Consumers

E.

Entrepreneur

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,283.

The real value of money is

A.

Its face value

B.

What it can buy ata a particular time

C.

Its rate of exchange with other currencies

D.

Its intrinsic worth

E.

Its rate of circulation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,284.

The current and capital accounts in Nigeria’s balance of payments contain all the following items except

A.

Oil export

B.

Receipts for shipping services

C.

Cost of aviation

D.

Foreign investment

E.

IMF Standard Drawing Right (SDR)

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,285.

A budget is define as a

A.

Summary of expected expenditure by individuals and government

B.

Summary of expected income

C.

Record of value of services rendered in a year

D.

Record of goods produced in a year

E.

Summary of expected income and expenditure

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.