WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3559

17,791.

The cost which firm will incur whether it is in production or not, is referred to as

A.

Average cost

B.

Variable cost

C.

Opportunity cost

D.

Fixed cost

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17,792.

Economist speaks about ‘opportunity cost’ when a consumer

A.

He has the change to minimize cost

B.

Has to forgo one thing in order to have another

C.

Can equate his fix costs with his variable costs

D.

Is able to save part of his income

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17,793.

Localization of industry refers to the

A.

Concentration of the firms of an industry in a particular area

B.

Siting of industries in rural areas

C.

Even spread of industries

D.

Government policy of influencing

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17,794.

Despite the benefits large firms enjoy, it could be limited by the

A.

A desire to make maximum profit

B.

Introduction of efficient transport system

C.

Growth of specialization

D.

Extent of the market

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17,795.

Which of the following is an advantage of division of labour?

A.

Production of specialized goods

B.

Employment of experts

C.

Monotony of work

D.

Greater use of machinery

Correct answer is A

Division of labour is the separation of a work process into a number of tasks, with each task performed by a separate person or group of persons. This leads to specialization as people get to work on specific tasks and become efficient and expertise in that area.

 

In this regards, division of labour allows the agents/people to focus on areas of advantage due to natural factors and skill levels.