WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3803

19,011.

Which of the following factor is not important in deciding the location of an industry?

A.

The native language of the people

B.

Availabilty of suitable labour

C.

Source of cheap power and raw materials

D.

Proximity to the location of a similar industry

E.

Proximity to the market

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

19,012.

A firm is said to be a Public Joint-Stock Company when it

A.

Is owned by the government

B.

Operates as a public corporation

C.

Is a limited liability company

D.

Sells its shares to members of the public

E.

Is administered by the public

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

19,013.

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.

19,014.

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.

19,015.

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.