WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3070

15,346.

One advantage of International trade is that

A.

Prices of goods become stable

B.

Countries become self-sufficient

C.

Goods consumed are produced at a very high cost

D.

It makes possible the consumption of variety of goods

Correct answer is D

International Trade promotes economic growth, efficiency, technological progress, and what ultimately matters the most, consumer welfare. By lowering prices and increasing product variety available to consumers, trade especially benefits middle- and lower-income households.

15,347.

Nations engage in international trade because of difference in?

A.

Absolute cost

B.

Comparative cost

C.

Fixed cost

D.

Variable cost

Correct answer is B

The principle of comparative cost states that; 
international trade takes place between two countries when the ratios of comparative cost of producing goods differ, and each country would specialise in producing that commodity in which it has a comparative advantage.

Comparative cost advantage is when a country produces a good or service for a lower opportunity cost than other countries.

15,348.

If the probability of an event occurring is x, what is the probability of the event not occurring?

A.

1 - x

B.

x - 1

C.

0

D.

\(\frac{1}{x}\)

Correct answer is A

If p is the probability of an event happening(occurring) and the probability of an event not occurring is p1 then p + p1 = 1

p1 = 1 - p

x1 = 1 - x