WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 283

1,411.

Which of the following reasons explains the upward sloping of supply curve in a competitive market?

A.

Ceteris paribus, marginal cost increase as output increases

B.

As new firms enter the market, factor price moves up

C.

Firms are in business to satisfy consumers

D.

Marginal cost often increases in a competitive market

E.

Firms are in business to produce goods

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,412.

Which of the following is regarded as fixed cost?

A.

Cost of raw material

B.

Cost of fuel

C.

Cost of light

D.

Rent on land

E.

Labour wages

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,413.

Given that fixed cost is N500.00, variable cost N1,500.00 and output is 50 units, what will be the average cost of producing one unit?

A.

N2,000.00

B.

N60.00

C.

N50.00

D.

N40.00

E.

N30.00

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,414.

The indicator of the value of money in the market is the

A.

The general price level

B.

Effective supply

C.

The equilibrium price

D.

Effective demand

E.

Consumer income

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,415.

What is the correct term for this group of exports: tractor, televisions, components, drugs and cars?

A.

Current account items

B.

Visible exports

C.

Capital account items

D.

Invisible exports

E.

Visible imports

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.