Theory Of Costs And Revenue Jamb Economics Past Questions

Question 1

The money paid per hour for work done is_________

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  • A. cost
  • B. salary
  • C. bonus
  • D. wage rate
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Question 2

The most important cost curve for the firm is_________

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  • A. MC
  • B. AC
  • C. TC
  • D. FC
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Question 3

The demand for labour is a________

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  • A. Derived demand
  • B. Joint demand
  • C. Complementary demand
  • D. Composite demand
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Question 4

Consider the following figures which refer to a firm's production department during one week:

Wage bill ₦6,000, Rent, Rates, Depreciation ₦200, raw materials ₦800, Power ₦300.

Total variable costs incurred during the week are

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  • A. ₦7,300
  • B. ₦7,100
  • C. ₦1,300
  • D. ₦1,100
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Question 5

Given that TC = TFC + TVC and TR = AR x Q, profit is equal to

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  • A. (AR + Q) - TFC
  • B. \(\frac{\text{(TFC + TVC)}}{Q}\)
  • C. (AR x Q) - TC
  • D. \(\frac{\text{(TC x Q)}}{AR}\)
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