WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2822

14,106.

If a beef market is in equilibrium at $4.00 per kg, an increase in price to $6.00 per kg may cause

A.

Surplus in the market

B.

Shortage in the market

C.

Black market to come into operation

D.

Rationing to be introduced

Correct answer is A

When a price floor is set above the equilibrium price, quantity supplied will exceed quantity demanded, and excess supply or surpluses will result.

14,107.

A seller increased the quantity he offered for sale from 200 units to 250 units when the price of his product increased by 12.5%. What is the price elasticity of the supply of his product?

A.

2.00

B.

1.50

C.

1.00

D.

0.50

Correct answer is A

The price elasticity of supply = % change in quantity supplied / % change in price

% change in quantity supplied = 250 - 200 = 50

50/200 x 100 = 25

Therefore, price elasticity of supply = 25/12.5 = 2

14,108.

An increase in supply means that

A.

More is sold at different prices

B.

More is sold at the same price

C.

There is a leftward shift of the supply curve

D.

There is a movement along the supply curve

Correct answer is B

An increase in supply refers to the rise in the supply of a good or service at the same price or a rightward shift in the supply curve.

This means that producers plan to sell more of the goods at each possible price.

14,109.

If an increase in the supply of beef increased the supply of hides, then beef and hides are in

A.

Competitive supply

B.

Joint supply

C.

Composite supply

D.

Joint demand 

Correct answer is B

Joint supply refers to a product that can end up being transformed into at least two other types of goods. for instance, hides are a natural by-product of meat production and are gotten from livestock. An increase in the supply of beef will automatically lead to an increase in the production and supply of hides.

14,110.

If an increase in the price of crude oil led to an increase in the prices of kerosene and grease, then kerosene and grease are in

A.

Joint supply

B.

Competitive supply

C.

Market Supply

D.

Composite supply

Correct answer is A

Joint supply occurs when a product or the process of producing a product can yield two or more outputs. For instance, cows can be used for both milk or beef, If the supply of cows increases, it will also lead to an increase in the supply of dairy and beef products.