Economics Exam Past Questions and Answers | JAMB, WAEC and NECO

Economics is the study of how societies allocate limited resources to meet the unlimited needs and wants of individuals. It focuses on the production of goods and services, economic growth, and various complex issues that are important to society.

• Question 531: The supply curve of a perfectly competitive firm is identical to its Options:
  A) total cost
  B) marginal cost
  C) fixed cost
  D) variable inputs
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 532: The short-run equilibrium in a perfectly competitive market requires that? Options:
  A) marginal cost be equal to total revenue
  B) marginal cost and marginal revenue be equal
  C) costs are mutually determined by buyers and sellers
  D) the marginal cost curve cuts the total cost curve
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 533:

  From the table, how many people scored above 6?

  Options:
  A) 25
  B) 24
  C) 5
  D) 30
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 534: Insurance companies invest mainly in instruments trade on the? Options:
  A) capital market
  B) Money market
  C) commodity market
  D) open market
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 535: The marginal productivity theory applies in a Options:
  A) unionized labour market
  B) perfectly competitive market
  C) monopsonistic market only
  D) monopolistic market only
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 536: If the marginal utility of good X exceeds that of good Y, this implies that Options:
  A) a rational consumer will buy less of X
  B) consuming more of X will increase total utility
  C) Y is an inferior good
  D) X will be cheaper than Y
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 537: What is the most important factor influencing the location of the iron and steel industry at Ajaokuta? Options:
  A) Availability of labour in the area
  B) Acces to transport facilities
  C) Nearness of raw materials
  D) Availability of power
  E) Nearness of Technical and Engineering School
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 538: A manufacturer who wants to build a new plant will source funds from the Options:
  A) commercial banks
  B) money market
  C) capital market
  D) government
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 539:

  The most important goal of OPEC is to?

  Options:
  A) present a united front for the purpose of raise prices of crude oil
  B) bring unity among the petroleum exporting countries
  C) ensure political stability among member states
  D) ensure that rules on quota production are strictly followed
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 540: Which of thefollowing items is NOT an argument for locating industries in rural areas? Options:
  A) Rural areas supply agricultural raw material
  B) The pace of development will be quickened in rural areas
  C) Employment will be provided for rural inhabitants
  D) Capital is easily available in rural areas
  E) Suitable humid climate is sometimes found in rural areas
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  The correct answer is D .