WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 28

136.

The location of iron and steel industry at a place is due to

A.

Easy access to raw materials

B.

Access to cheap labour

C.

Government policy

D.

Good infrastructure

Correct answer is A

In choosing the location of a company involved in the production of iron and steel, the source of its raw material is the first and most important factor to consider.

137.

Which of the following problem has the least effect on agricultural productivity in West Africa?

A.

Incidence of pests and diseases

B.

Unfavourable weather conditions

C.

Urban-rural migration

D.

Illiteracy

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

138.

Labour productivity is defined as 

A.

Output per man-hour

B.

Average Output

C.

The maximum number of hours Worked

D.

Total output of labour 

Correct answer is A

Labour productivity measures the hourly output of a country's economy.

139.

In the long run, as individuals receive higher wages, it causes

A.

Demand for food to decrease

B.

Demand for leisure to decrease

C.

Supply of normal goods to decrease

D.

Supply of labour to decrease

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

140.

Which function of the wholesaler enables him to stabilize prices?

A.

Warehousing goods

B.

Advertising the goods

C.

Granting credit to retailers

D.

Transporting goods 

Correct answer is A

One function of the Wholesaler is that he serves as a warehouse for the manufacturer. The wholesaler provides warehousing facilities to get rid of stockpiling at the production point. Goods are stored at the warehouse until they are bought, hence it gives the wholesaler an edge in the bargaining power of the products. He can decide to keep the goods as long as possible and sell them at a price he considers considerable.