WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3173

15,861.

One feature of a growing population

A.

Increase in the number of young people

B.

Increase in the number of old people

C.

Decrease in the dependent population

D.

Decrease in the life expectancy

Correct answer is A

A growing population is primarily determined by rates of birth, death, immigration, and emigration. Under  ideal conditions, population can grow  exponentially. The growth rate increases as the population gets larger. An increased number of young people indicates a fast growing population.

15,862.

The mekkans presented gifts to the Negus o Abyssinia in order to

A.

establish friendly relations with him

B.

secure the extradition of early Muslims

C.

re-establish relations after the event of the elephant

D.

show their preference for Christianity over Islam faith

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

15,863.

One relationship between marginal utility and total utility. When total is

A.

Rising, marginal utility is rising

B.

Falling, marginal utility is negative

C.

Maximum, marginal utility is maximum

D.

Falling, marginal utility is rising

Correct answer is B

The following are the various relationships between  total and marginal utility.

  • When marginal utility is positive, total utility increases
  • When marginal utility is zero, total utility is at maximum
  • When marginal utility is negative, total utility decreases

15,864.

The type of unemployment that occurs as a result physical or mental disability of labour is known as

A.

Frictional unemployment

B.

Structural unemployment

C.

Cyclical unemployment

D.

Residual unemployment

Correct answer is D

Residual unemployment: the unemployment that remains in periods of full employment, as a result of those mentally, physically, or emotionally unfit to work.

15,865.

Which of the following measures will hinder efficient distribution of goods in West Africa?

A.

Improving roads networks

B.

Provision of adequate storage facilities

C.

Instituting price control

D.

Formation of producer's cooperative societies

Correct answer is C

Instituting price control can affect the efficient distribution of goods in west Africa. Price control government regulation establishing a maximum price to be charged for specified goods and services, especially during periods of war or inflation.