WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3449

17,241.

The desire for goods without the ability to pay is called

A.

Choice

B.

Effective demand

C.

Joint demand

D.

Wants

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17,242.

Price control refers to

A.

The way of making more goods available in the market

B.

A policy of ensuring stable price in the market

C.

A general reduction in the price level

D.

Effective working of the forces of demand and supply

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17,243.

To achieve an equilibrium position, the consumer must buy so much of each commodity whose price is equal to its

A.

Marginal utility

B.

Total utility

C.

Average utility

D.

Variable utility

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17,244.

A factor that has slowed down the rate of industrial development in West Africa is

A.

Inadequate technology

B.

Increasing rate of manpower production

C.

Increased demand for local goods

D.

Intervention of the government in business activities

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17,245.

A group of firm producing similar commodities for the same market constitute

A.

A cartel

B.

An industry

C.

A cooperative

D.

Wholesaler

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.