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Subject Code	0525
Subject Title	O Level Economics
Session	June 2018 Paper 1

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Cameroon GCE O Level Economics Paper 1 Solution - June 2023

1. When the numerical value of income elasticity of demand is equal to zero, the good is:

A. A luxury good

B. An inferior good

C. An independent good

D. A necessity good

The correct answer is "C. An independent good." Goods with zero income elasticity are unaffected by changes in consumer income.

2. A retail shop formerly selling only exercise books has expanded the range of products it sells to include Tampico, Biscuits, and Sachet water. The term used to describe this situation is called:

A. Integration

B. Profit making

C. Selling many products

D. Diversification

The correct answer is "D. Diversification." Diversification refers to the process of expanding the range of products or services offered.

3. Which of the following will result in demand-pull inflation?

A. An increase in government budget surplus

B. An increase in taxes

C. An increase in the demand for the country's exports

D. An increase in the price of imported raw materials

The correct answer is "D. An increase in the price of imported raw materials." Demand-pull inflation occurs when demand exceeds supply due to external factors.

4. More revenue can be generated from the Agricultural sector when:

A. Farm produce are processed into semi-finished or finished goods before selling

B. Farm inputs are supplied to farmers

C. Youths are encouraged to do farming

D. Farm to market roads are constructed

The correct answer is "C. Youths are encouraged to do farming." This increases productivity and revenues in the agricultural sector.

5. Given the quantity demanded and supplied in the forms of equations: Qd = 32-3p and Qs = 8p-12, respectively, what is the equilibrium price?

A. 11

B. 6

C. 4

D. 2

The correct answer is "B. 6." The equilibrium price is determined by setting Qd = Qs and solving for p.

6. The age structure of a given country shows that 60% of the population consists of children, 20% of the working population, and the rest old people. If the population of this country is 20 million people, what is the dependency ratio of this country?

A. 4:1

B. 3:1

C. 4:5

D. 3:5

The correct answer is "C. 4:5." Dependency ratio = (dependent population / working population).

7. Which of the following is an example of a progressive tax in Cameroon?

A. Excise tax on cocoa

B. Tax on petrol

C. Personal income tax

D. Value added tax

The correct answer is "C. Personal income tax." Progressive taxes increase as income rises.

8. This question is based on the following balance sheet of a commercial bank. Figures are in million FCFA:

Cash in hand: 500
Cash in bank: 450
Money at call: 150
Advances: 850
Cash at the central bank: 250
Treasury bills: 300

The cash ratio of this bank is:

A. 2:5

B. 5:1

C. 3:10

D. 1:5

The correct answer is "B. 5:1." The cash ratio is calculated as (Total Cash / Total Deposits).

9. Pollution which results from the building of a sawmill factory beside a school is an example of:

A. Social costs

B. Private cost

C. Fixed cost

D. Positive externalities

The correct answer is "A. Social costs." Social costs include external costs borne by society due to private activities.

10. The government wishes to reduce the gap between the rich and the poor, which of the following measures will it use?

A. Increase taxes on essential goods

B. Increase direct taxes

C. Reduce subsidies given to industries

D. Reduce the provision of goods

The correct answer is "B. Increase direct taxes." Direct taxes can be structured progressively to reduce income inequality.

11. When the price elasticity of demand is 3, it means that a 1% increase in price will lead to:

A. 3% fall in quantity demanded

B. 3% rise in quantity demanded

C. 3% fall in demand

D. 3% increase in demand

The correct answer is "A. 3% fall in quantity demanded." Elasticity measures the percentage change in demand for a given percentage change in price.

12. Which of the following is the most important source of finance to modern companies?

A. Shares subscription

B. Bank loans

C. Retained profit

D. Government grants

The correct answer is "C. Retained profit." Retained profits are a self-financing mechanism, often used by companies.

13. Money held by people in liquid form which depends on the rate of interest is called:

A. Speculative balance

B. Precautionary balance

C. Transaction motive

D. Active balance

The correct answer is "B. Precautionary balance." This is money kept to guard against unforeseen emergencies.

14. Use the following figures showing a country's export and import prices to answer this question:

Year	Index of Export Price	Index of Import Price
2021	105	120
2022	110	120

What is the terms of trade for 2021?

A. 87.5

B. 114.3

C. 14.3%

D. 87.5%

The correct answer is "A. 87.5." Terms of trade is calculated as (Index of Export Price ÷ Index of Import Price) × 100 = (105 ÷ 120) × 100 = 87.5.

15. This question is based on the cost schedule of the firm below:

Output (kg)	Total Cost (FCFA)
0	100
1	250
2	400
3	420
4	480

What is the firm's average variable cost when 2 kg are produced?

A. 30,000 FCFA

B. 15,000 FCFA

C. 20,000 FCFA

D. 7,500 FCFA

The correct answer is "D. 7,500 FCFA." Average variable cost is calculated as (Total Cost - Fixed Cost) ÷ Output. Here, Fixed Cost = 100. So, (400 - 100) ÷ 2 = 300 ÷ 2 = 150 FCFA per kg.

16. The burden of Cameroon’s national debt can be reduced when it is:

A. Used to fight Anglophone separatists

B. Repaid during deflation

C. Used to recruit military personnel

D. Repaid during inflation

The correct answer is "B. Repaid during deflation." Repaying debt during deflation is less costly in real terms since the value of money is higher.

14. Use the following figures showing a country's export and import prices to answer this question:

Year	Index of Export Price	Index of Import Price
2021	105	120
2022	110	120

What is the terms of trade for 2021?

A. 87.5

B. 114.3

C. 14.3%

D. 87.5%

The correct answer is "A. 87.5." Terms of trade is calculated as (Index of Export Price ÷ Index of Import Price) × 100 = (105 ÷ 120) × 100 = 87.5.

15. This question is based on the cost schedule of the firm below:

Output (kg)	Total Cost (FCFA)
0	100
1	250
2	400
3	420
4	480

What is the firm's average variable cost when 2 kg are produced?

A. 30,000 FCFA

B. 15,000 FCFA

C. 20,000 FCFA

D. 7,500 FCFA

The correct answer is "D. 7,500 FCFA." Average variable cost is calculated as (Total Cost - Fixed Cost) ÷ Output. Here, Fixed Cost = 100. So, (400 - 100) ÷ 2 = 300 ÷ 2 = 150 FCFA per kg.

16. The burden of Cameroon’s national debt can be reduced when it is:

A. Used to fight Anglophone separatists

B. Repaid during deflation

C. Used to recruit military personnel

D. Repaid during inflation

The correct answer is "B. Repaid during deflation." Repaying debt during deflation is less costly in real terms since the value of money is higher.

17. A government can encourage occupational mobility of labour by:

A. Giving subsidies for training employees

B. Providing accommodation facilities to workers

C. Providing transport assistance to workers on transfer

D. Providing social amenities

18. When a price floor is adopted, which of the following is likely to occur?

A. Rationing

B. Preferential treatment

C. Increased cost of warehousing

D. Free provision of goods by sellers

19. Which of the following would reduce the benefits to be gained from division of labour?

A. An improved transport system

B. An improved monetary system

C. A decrease in international trade restriction

D. A decrease in demand for standardized products

17. A government can encourage occupational mobility of labour by:

A. Giving subsidies for training employees

B. Providing accommodation facilities to workers

C. Providing transport assistance to workers on transfer

D. Providing social amenities

The correct answer is "C. Providing transport assistance to workers on transfer." Transport assistance facilitates job transfers, making it easier for workers to move to new locations.

18. When a price floor is adopted, which of the following is likely to occur?

A. Rationing

B. Preferential treatment

C. Increased cost of warehousing

D. Free provision of goods by sellers

The correct answer is "C. Increased cost of warehousing." A price floor creates surpluses that require storage, increasing warehousing costs.

19. Which of the following would reduce the benefits to be gained from division of labour?

A. An improved transport system

B. An improved monetary system

C. A decrease in international trade restriction

D. A decrease in demand for standardized products

The correct answer is "A. An improved transport system." Inefficient transportation can lead to delays and limit the effective specialization that division of labour provides.

14. Use the following figures showing a country's export and import prices to answer this question:

Year	Index of Export Price	Index of Import Price
2021	105	120
2022	110	120

What is the terms of trade for 2021?

A. 87.5

B. 114.3

C. 14.3%

D. 87.5%

The correct answer is "A. 87.5." Terms of trade is calculated as (Index of Export Price ÷ Index of Import Price) × 100 = (105 ÷ 120) × 100 = 87.5.

15. This question is based on the cost schedule of the firm below:

Output (kg)	Total Cost (FCFA)
0	100
1	250
2	400
3	420
4	480

What is the firm's average variable cost when 2 kg are produced?

A. 30,000 FCFA

B. 15,000 FCFA

C. 20,000 FCFA

D. 7,500 FCFA

The correct answer is "D. 7,500 FCFA." Average variable cost is calculated as (Total Cost - Fixed Cost) ÷ Output. Here, Fixed Cost = 100. So, (400 - 100) ÷ 2 = 300 ÷ 2 = 150 FCFA per kg.

16. The burden of Cameroon’s national debt can be reduced when it is:

A. Used to fight Anglophone separatists

B. Repaid during deflation

C. Used to recruit military personnel

D. Repaid during inflation

The correct answer is "B. Repaid during deflation." Repaying debt during deflation is less costly in real terms since the value of money is higher.

17. A government can encourage occupational mobility of labour by:

A. Giving subsidies for training employees

B. Providing accommodation facilities to workers

C. Providing transport assistance to workers on transfer

D. Providing social amenities

18. When a price floor is adopted, which of the following is likely to occur?

A. Rationing

B. Preferential treatment

C. Increased cost of warehousing

D. Free provision of goods by sellers

19. Which of the following would reduce the benefits to be gained from division of labour?

A. An improved transport system

B. An improved monetary system

C. A decrease in international trade restriction

D. A decrease in demand for standardized products

17. A government can encourage occupational mobility of labour by:

A. Giving subsidies for training employees

B. Providing accommodation facilities to workers

C. Providing transport assistance to workers on transfer

D. Providing social amenities

The correct answer is "C. Providing transport assistance to workers on transfer." Transport assistance facilitates job transfers, making it easier for workers to move to new locations.

18. When a price floor is adopted, which of the following is likely to occur?

A. Rationing

B. Preferential treatment

C. Increased cost of warehousing

D. Free provision of goods by sellers

The correct answer is "C. Increased cost of warehousing." A price floor creates surpluses that require storage, increasing warehousing costs.

19. Which of the following would reduce the benefits to be gained from division of labour?

A. An improved transport system

B. An improved monetary system

C. A decrease in international trade restriction

D. A decrease in demand for standardized products

The correct answer is "A. An improved transport system." Inefficient transportation can lead to delays and limit the effective specialization that division of labour provides.

20. Which of the following will attract Les Brasseries du Cameroun to locate in an area?

A. Large supply of raw materials

B. Big market

C. Good climate

D. Power station

The correct answer is "C. Good climate." Climate plays a significant role in determining the quality of raw materials and productivity, especially in industries like brewing.

21. Which of the following is a direct government policy to reduce inflation?

A. Introduction of subsidies

B. An increase in special deposit

C. Introduction of taxes

D. Introduction of minimum prices

The correct answer is "D. Introduction of minimum prices." Setting minimum prices ensures stability in essential goods' prices, helping control inflation.

22. When the price of good A is 25FCFA, 50 units of good B are demanded. When the price of good A increases to 50FCFA, the quantity demanded of good B falls to 20 units. Determine the cross elasticity of demand.

A. 7

B. 0.6

C. -1.7

D. 1.7

The correct answer is "C. -1.7." Cross elasticity of demand is calculated as: [(Change in Quantity of B / Original Quantity of B) ÷ (Change in Price of A / Original Price of A)] = [(-30/50) ÷ (25/25)] = -1.7.

14. Use the following figures showing a country's export and import prices to answer this question:

Year	Index of Export Price	Index of Import Price
2021	105	120
2022	110	120

What is the terms of trade for 2021?

A. 87.5

B. 114.3

C. 14.3%

D. 87.5%

The correct answer is "A. 87.5." Terms of trade is calculated as (Index of Export Price ÷ Index of Import Price) × 100 = (105 ÷ 120) × 100 = 87.5.

15. This question is based on the cost schedule of the firm below:

Output (kg)	Total Cost (FCFA)
0	100
1	250
2	400
3	420
4	480

What is the firm's average variable cost when 2 kg are produced?

A. 30,000 FCFA

B. 15,000 FCFA

C. 20,000 FCFA

D. 7,500 FCFA

The correct answer is "D. 7,500 FCFA." Average variable cost is calculated as (Total Cost - Fixed Cost) ÷ Output. Here, Fixed Cost = 100. So, (400 - 100) ÷ 2 = 300 ÷ 2 = 150 FCFA per kg.

16. The burden of Cameroon’s national debt can be reduced when it is:

A. Used to fight Anglophone separatists

B. Repaid during deflation

C. Used to recruit military personnel

D. Repaid during inflation

The correct answer is "B. Repaid during deflation." Repaying debt during deflation is less costly in real terms since the value of money is higher.

17. A government can encourage occupational mobility of labour by:

A. Giving subsidies for training employees

B. Providing accommodation facilities to workers

C. Providing transport assistance to workers on transfer

D. Providing social amenities

18. When a price floor is adopted, which of the following is likely to occur?

A. Rationing

B. Preferential treatment

C. Increased cost of warehousing

D. Free provision of goods by sellers

19. Which of the following would reduce the benefits to be gained from division of labour?

A. An improved transport system

B. An improved monetary system

C. A decrease in international trade restriction

D. A decrease in demand for standardized products

17. A government can encourage occupational mobility of labour by:

A. Giving subsidies for training employees

B. Providing accommodation facilities to workers

C. Providing transport assistance to workers on transfer

D. Providing social amenities

The correct answer is "C. Providing transport assistance to workers on transfer." Transport assistance facilitates job transfers, making it easier for workers to move to new locations.

18. When a price floor is adopted, which of the following is likely to occur?

A. Rationing

B. Preferential treatment

C. Increased cost of warehousing

D. Free provision of goods by sellers

The correct answer is "C. Increased cost of warehousing." A price floor creates surpluses that require storage, increasing warehousing costs.

19. Which of the following would reduce the benefits to be gained from division of labour?

A. An improved transport system

B. An improved monetary system

C. A decrease in international trade restriction

D. A decrease in demand for standardized products

The correct answer is "A. An improved transport system." Inefficient transportation can lead to delays and limit the effective specialization that division of labour provides.

20. Which of the following will attract Les Brasseries du Cameroun to locate in an area?

A. Large supply of raw materials

B. Big market

C. Good climate

D. Power station

The correct answer is "C. Good climate." Climate plays a significant role in determining the quality of raw materials and productivity, especially in industries like brewing.

21. Which of the following is a direct government policy to reduce inflation?

A. Introduction of subsidies

B. An increase in special deposit

C. Introduction of taxes

D. Introduction of minimum prices

The correct answer is "D. Introduction of minimum prices." Setting minimum prices ensures stability in essential goods' prices, helping control inflation.

22. When the price of good A is 25FCFA, 50 units of good B are demanded. When the price of good A increases to 50FCFA, the quantity demanded of good B falls to 20 units. Determine the cross elasticity of demand.

A. 7

B. 0.6

C. -1.7

D. 1.7

The correct answer is "C. -1.7." Cross elasticity of demand is calculated as: [(Change in Quantity of B / Original Quantity of B) ÷ (Change in Price of A / Original Price of A)] = [(-30/50) ÷ (25/25)] = -1.7.

23. The total utility of 3 cups of water consumed is 22 utils while the marginal utility of the 3rd cup of water consumed is 5 utils. What is the total utility of 2 cups of water consumed?

A. 5

B. 2

C. 17

D. 27

The correct answer is "C. 17." Total utility of 2 cups is the total utility of 3 cups (22 utils) minus the marginal utility of the 3rd cup (5 utils): 22 - 5 = 17 utils.

24. Devaluation is different from revaluation in that devaluation:

A. Makes exports more expensive

B. Makes imports cheaper

C. Used to correct balance of payment deficit

D. Used to correct balance of payment surplus

The correct answer is "B. Makes imports cheaper." Devaluation lowers the value of a currency, making imports cheaper and exports more competitive.

25. Which of the following is considered as quaternary production?

A. Retailing

B. Bridge construction

C. Quarrying

D. Advanced technologies

The correct answer is "D. Advanced technologies." Quaternary production focuses on knowledge-based activities like IT and research.

26. If 502.75 million tons of groundnuts are produced annually by a population of 88.5 million people, the per capita output will be:

A. 6.00 tons

B. 5.68 tons

C. 6.06 tons

D. 0.91 tons

The correct answer is "A. 6.00 tons." Per capita output is calculated as total production divided by the population: 502.75 ÷ 88.5 = 6.00 tons.

27. Overpopulation occurs when with current resources:

A. Total output is falling

B. Total output is rising

C. Output per head is rising

D. Output per head is falling

The correct answer is "D. Output per head is falling." Overpopulation implies resources are insufficient, leading to reduced output per person.

28. A household allocates the following amounts for its liquidity preferences:

Transaction motive = 120,000 FCFA;

Speculative motive = 50,000 FCFA;

Precautionary motive = 30,000 FCFA.

What is the active balance of this household?

A. 120,000 FCFA

B. 200,000 FCFA

C. 170,000 FCFA

D. 150,000 FCFA

The correct answer is "A. 120,000 FCFA." The active balance refers to the amount allocated for the transaction motive, which is 120,000 FCFA.

29. A good with a negative income elasticity of demand is:

A. Normal

B. Luxury

C. Superior

D. Inferior

The correct answer is "D. Inferior." Inferior goods have a negative income elasticity, meaning demand decreases as income rises.

30. Which of the following is an external economy of scale?

A. Improved transport facilities

B. Employment of specialized workers

C. Bulk purchase of raw materials

D. Establishment of research units

The correct answer is "A. Improved transport facilities." External economies of scale benefit an entire industry and include shared infrastructure like transport improvements.

14. Use the following figures showing a country's export and import prices to answer this question:

Year	Index of Export Price	Index of Import Price
2021	105	120
2022	110	120

What is the terms of trade for 2021?

A. 87.5

B. 114.3

C. 14.3%

D. 87.5%

The correct answer is "A. 87.5." Terms of trade is calculated as (Index of Export Price ÷ Index of Import Price) × 100 = (105 ÷ 120) × 100 = 87.5.

15. This question is based on the cost schedule of the firm below:

Output (kg)	Total Cost (FCFA)
0	100
1	250
2	400
3	420
4	480

What is the firm's average variable cost when 2 kg are produced?

A. 30,000 FCFA

B. 15,000 FCFA

C. 20,000 FCFA

D. 7,500 FCFA

The correct answer is "D. 7,500 FCFA." Average variable cost is calculated as (Total Cost - Fixed Cost) ÷ Output. Here, Fixed Cost = 100. So, (400 - 100) ÷ 2 = 300 ÷ 2 = 150 FCFA per kg.

16. The burden of Cameroon’s national debt can be reduced when it is:

A. Used to fight Anglophone separatists

B. Repaid during deflation

C. Used to recruit military personnel

D. Repaid during inflation

The correct answer is "B. Repaid during deflation." Repaying debt during deflation is less costly in real terms since the value of money is higher.

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17. A government can encourage occupational mobility of labour by:

A. Giving subsidies for training employees

B. Providing accommodation facilities to workers

C. Providing transport assistance to workers on transfer

D. Providing social amenities

18. When a price floor is adopted, which of the following is likely to occur?

A. Rationing

B. Preferential treatment

C. Increased cost of warehousing

D. Free provision of goods by sellers

19. Which of the following would reduce the benefits to be gained from division of labour?

A. An improved transport system

B. An improved monetary system

C. A decrease in international trade restriction

D. A decrease in demand for standardized products

17. A government can encourage occupational mobility of labour by:

A. Giving subsidies for training employees

B. Providing accommodation facilities to workers

C. Providing transport assistance to workers on transfer

D. Providing social amenities

The correct answer is "C. Providing transport assistance to workers on transfer." Transport assistance facilitates job transfers, making it easier for workers to move to new locations.

18. When a price floor is adopted, which of the following is likely to occur?

A. Rationing

B. Preferential treatment

C. Increased cost of warehousing

D. Free provision of goods by sellers

The correct answer is "C. Increased cost of warehousing." A price floor creates surpluses that require storage, increasing warehousing costs.

19. Which of the following would reduce the benefits to be gained from division of labour?

A. An improved transport system

B. An improved monetary system

C. A decrease in international trade restriction

D. A decrease in demand for standardized products

The correct answer is "A. An improved transport system." Inefficient transportation can lead to delays and limit the effective specialization that division of labour provides.

20. Which of the following will attract Les Brasseries du Cameroun to locate in an area?

A. Large supply of raw materials

B. Big market

C. Good climate

D. Power station

The correct answer is "C. Good climate." Climate plays a significant role in determining the quality of raw materials and productivity, especially in industries like brewing.

21. Which of the following is a direct government policy to reduce inflation?

A. Introduction of subsidies

B. An increase in special deposit

C. Introduction of taxes

D. Introduction of minimum prices

The correct answer is "D. Introduction of minimum prices." Setting minimum prices ensures stability in essential goods' prices, helping control inflation.

22. When the price of good A is 25FCFA, 50 units of good B are demanded. When the price of good A increases to 50FCFA, the quantity demanded of good B falls to 20 units. Determine the cross elasticity of demand.

A. 7

B. 0.6

C. -1.7

D. 1.7

The correct answer is "C. -1.7." Cross elasticity of demand is calculated as: [(Change in Quantity of B / Original Quantity of B) ÷ (Change in Price of A / Original Price of A)] = [(-30/50) ÷ (25/25)] = -1.7.

23. The total utility of 3 cups of water consumed is 22 utils while the marginal utility of the 3rd cup of water consumed is 5 utils. What is the total utility of 2 cups of water consumed?

A. 5

B. 2

C. 17

D. 27

The correct answer is "C. 17." Total utility of 2 cups is the total utility of 3 cups (22 utils) minus the marginal utility of the 3rd cup (5 utils): 22 - 5 = 17 utils.

24. Devaluation is different from revaluation in that devaluation:

A. Makes exports more expensive

B. Makes imports cheaper

C. Used to correct balance of payment deficit

D. Used to correct balance of payment surplus

The correct answer is "B. Makes imports cheaper." Devaluation lowers the value of a currency, making imports cheaper and exports more competitive.

25. Which of the following is considered as quaternary production?

A. Retailing

B. Bridge construction

C. Quarrying

D. Advanced technologies

The correct answer is "D. Advanced technologies." Quaternary production focuses on knowledge-based activities like IT and research.

26. If 502.75 million tons of groundnuts are produced annually by a population of 88.5 million people, the per capita output will be:

A. 6.00 tons

B. 5.68 tons

C. 6.06 tons

D. 0.91 tons

The correct answer is "A. 6.00 tons." Per capita output is calculated as total production divided by the population: 502.75 ÷ 88.5 = 6.00 tons.

27. Overpopulation occurs when with current resources:

A. Total output is falling

B. Total output is rising

C. Output per head is rising

D. Output per head is falling

The correct answer is "D. Output per head is falling." Overpopulation implies resources are insufficient, leading to reduced output per person.

28. A household allocates the following amounts for its liquidity preferences:

Transaction motive = 120,000 FCFA;

Speculative motive = 50,000 FCFA;

Precautionary motive = 30,000 FCFA.

What is the active balance of this household?

A. 120,000 FCFA

B. 200,000 FCFA

C. 170,000 FCFA

D. 150,000 FCFA

The correct answer is "A. 120,000 FCFA." The active balance refers to the amount allocated for the transaction motive, which is 120,000 FCFA.

29. A good with a negative income elasticity of demand is:

A. Normal

B. Luxury

C. Superior

D. Inferior

The correct answer is "D. Inferior." Inferior goods have a negative income elasticity, meaning demand decreases as income rises.

30. Which of the following is an external economy of scale?

A. Improved transport facilities

B. Employment of specialized workers

C. Bulk purchase of raw materials

D. Establishment of research units

The correct answer is "A. Improved transport facilities." External economies of scale benefit an entire industry and include shared infrastructure like transport improvements.

31. A shift in the demand curve for a commodity is caused by:

A. A change in price

B. A change in consumers' income

C. A change in quantity demanded

D. A change in supply

The correct answer is "B. A change in consumers' income." A shift in the demand curve occurs due to factors other than the price of the good itself, such as changes in income, tastes, or the prices of related goods.

32. Which of the following is NOT a source of government revenue?

A. Taxation

B. Borrowing

C. Fines and penalties

D. Inflation

The correct answer is "D. Inflation." Inflation is not a source of government revenue; it is an economic condition that affects prices. Taxation, borrowing, and fines/penalties are direct sources of revenue.

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14. Use the following figures showing a country's export and import prices to answer this question:

Year	Index of Export Price	Index of Import Price
2021	105	120
2022	110	120

What is the terms of trade for 2021?

A. 87.5

B. 114.3

C. 14.3%

D. 87.5%

The correct answer is "A. 87.5." Terms of trade is calculated as (Index of Export Price ÷ Index of Import Price) × 100 = (105 ÷ 120) × 100 = 87.5.

15. This question is based on the cost schedule of the firm below:

Output (kg)	Total Cost (FCFA)
0	100
1	250
2	400
3	420
4	480

What is the firm's average variable cost when 2 kg are produced?

A. 30,000 FCFA

B. 15,000 FCFA

C. 20,000 FCFA

D. 7,500 FCFA

The correct answer is "D. 7,500 FCFA." Average variable cost is calculated as (Total Cost - Fixed Cost) ÷ Output. Here, Fixed Cost = 100. So, (400 - 100) ÷ 2 = 300 ÷ 2 = 150 FCFA per kg.

16. The burden of Cameroon’s national debt can be reduced when it is:

A. Used to fight Anglophone separatists

B. Repaid during deflation

C. Used to recruit military personnel

D. Repaid during inflation

The correct answer is "B. Repaid during deflation." Repaying debt during deflation is less costly in real terms since the value of money is higher.

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17. A government can encourage occupational mobility of labour by:

A. Giving subsidies for training employees

B. Providing accommodation facilities to workers

C. Providing transport assistance to workers on transfer

D. Providing social amenities

18. When a price floor is adopted, which of the following is likely to occur?

A. Rationing

B. Preferential treatment

C. Increased cost of warehousing

D. Free provision of goods by sellers

19. Which of the following would reduce the benefits to be gained from division of labour?

A. An improved transport system

B. An improved monetary system

C. A decrease in international trade restriction

D. A decrease in demand for standardized products

17. A government can encourage occupational mobility of labour by:

A. Giving subsidies for training employees

B. Providing accommodation facilities to workers

C. Providing transport assistance to workers on transfer

D. Providing social amenities

The correct answer is "C. Providing transport assistance to workers on transfer." Transport assistance facilitates job transfers, making it easier for workers to move to new locations.

18. When a price floor is adopted, which of the following is likely to occur?

A. Rationing

B. Preferential treatment

C. Increased cost of warehousing

D. Free provision of goods by sellers

The correct answer is "C. Increased cost of warehousing." A price floor creates surpluses that require storage, increasing warehousing costs.

19. Which of the following would reduce the benefits to be gained from division of labour?

A. An improved transport system

B. An improved monetary system

C. A decrease in international trade restriction

D. A decrease in demand for standardized products

The correct answer is "A. An improved transport system." Inefficient transportation can lead to delays and limit the effective specialization that division of labour provides.

20. Which of the following will attract Les Brasseries du Cameroun to locate in an area?

A. Large supply of raw materials

B. Big market

C. Good climate

D. Power station

The correct answer is "C. Good climate." Climate plays a significant role in determining the quality of raw materials and productivity, especially in industries like brewing.

21. Which of the following is a direct government policy to reduce inflation?

A. Introduction of subsidies

B. An increase in special deposit

C. Introduction of taxes

D. Introduction of minimum prices

The correct answer is "D. Introduction of minimum prices." Setting minimum prices ensures stability in essential goods' prices, helping control inflation.

22. When the price of good A is 25FCFA, 50 units of good B are demanded. When the price of good A increases to 50FCFA, the quantity demanded of good B falls to 20 units. Determine the cross elasticity of demand.

A. 7

B. 0.6

C. -1.7

D. 1.7

The correct answer is "C. -1.7." Cross elasticity of demand is calculated as: [(Change in Quantity of B / Original Quantity of B) ÷ (Change in Price of A / Original Price of A)] = [(-30/50) ÷ (25/25)] = -1.7.

23. The total utility of 3 cups of water consumed is 22 utils while the marginal utility of the 3rd cup of water consumed is 5 utils. What is the total utility of 2 cups of water consumed?

A. 5

B. 2

C. 17

D. 27

The correct answer is "C. 17." Total utility of 2 cups is the total utility of 3 cups (22 utils) minus the marginal utility of the 3rd cup (5 utils): 22 - 5 = 17 utils.

24. Devaluation is different from revaluation in that devaluation:

A. Makes exports more expensive

B. Makes imports cheaper

C. Used to correct balance of payment deficit

D. Used to correct balance of payment surplus

The correct answer is "B. Makes imports cheaper." Devaluation lowers the value of a currency, making imports cheaper and exports more competitive.

25. Which of the following is considered as quaternary production?

A. Retailing

B. Bridge construction

C. Quarrying

D. Advanced technologies

The correct answer is "D. Advanced technologies." Quaternary production focuses on knowledge-based activities like IT and research.

26. If 502.75 million tons of groundnuts are produced annually by a population of 88.5 million people, the per capita output will be:

A. 6.00 tons

B. 5.68 tons

C. 6.06 tons

D. 0.91 tons

The correct answer is "A. 6.00 tons." Per capita output is calculated as total production divided by the population: 502.75 ÷ 88.5 = 6.00 tons.

27. Overpopulation occurs when with current resources:

A. Total output is falling

B. Total output is rising

C. Output per head is rising

D. Output per head is falling

The correct answer is "D. Output per head is falling." Overpopulation implies resources are insufficient, leading to reduced output per person.

28. A household allocates the following amounts for its liquidity preferences:

Transaction motive = 120,000 FCFA;

Speculative motive = 50,000 FCFA;

Precautionary motive = 30,000 FCFA.

What is the active balance of this household?

A. 120,000 FCFA

B. 200,000 FCFA

C. 170,000 FCFA

D. 150,000 FCFA

The correct answer is "A. 120,000 FCFA." The active balance refers to the amount allocated for the transaction motive, which is 120,000 FCFA.

29. A good with a negative income elasticity of demand is:

A. Normal

B. Luxury

C. Superior

D. Inferior

The correct answer is "D. Inferior." Inferior goods have a negative income elasticity, meaning demand decreases as income rises.

30. Which of the following is an external economy of scale?

A. Improved transport facilities

B. Employment of specialized workers

C. Bulk purchase of raw materials

D. Establishment of research units

The correct answer is "A. Improved transport facilities." External economies of scale benefit an entire industry and include shared infrastructure like transport improvements.

31. A shift in the demand curve for a commodity is caused by:

A. A change in price

B. A change in consumers' income

C. A change in quantity demanded

D. A change in supply

The correct answer is "B. A change in consumers' income." A shift in the demand curve occurs due to factors other than the price of the good itself, such as changes in income, tastes, or the prices of related goods.

32. Which of the following is NOT a source of government revenue?

A. Taxation

B. Borrowing

C. Fines and penalties

D. Inflation

The correct answer is "D. Inflation." Inflation is not a source of government revenue; it is an economic condition that affects prices. Taxation, borrowing, and fines/penalties are direct sources of revenue.

33. When firms have the ability to buy machines that can produce good quality output in large quantities, this is an example of which type of internal economies of scale?

A. Managerial

B. Technical

C. Research

D. Financial

The correct answer is "B. Technical." Technical economies of scale occur when a firm invests in advanced machinery or technology that improves production efficiency and quality.

34. The most common method of comparing standards of living of two countries is by calculating their:

A. Average weekly working hours

B. Real national income per head

C. Consumer expenditure

D. Money national income per head

The correct answer is "B. Real national income per head." This metric adjusts for inflation and population size, providing a more accurate measure of the average standard of living.

14. Use the following figures showing a country's export and import prices to answer this question:

Year	Index of Export Price	Index of Import Price
2021	105	120
2022	110	120

What is the terms of trade for 2021?

A. 87.5

B. 114.3

C. 14.3%

D. 87.5%

The correct answer is "A. 87.5." Terms of trade is calculated as (Index of Export Price ÷ Index of Import Price) × 100 = (105 ÷ 120) × 100 = 87.5.

15. This question is based on the cost schedule of the firm below:

Output (kg)	Total Cost (FCFA)
0	100
1	250
2	400
3	420
4	480

What is the firm's average variable cost when 2 kg are produced?

A. 30,000 FCFA

B. 15,000 FCFA

C. 20,000 FCFA

D. 7,500 FCFA

The correct answer is "D. 7,500 FCFA." Average variable cost is calculated as (Total Cost - Fixed Cost) ÷ Output. Here, Fixed Cost = 100. So, (400 - 100) ÷ 2 = 300 ÷ 2 = 150 FCFA per kg.

16. The burden of Cameroon’s national debt can be reduced when it is:

A. Used to fight Anglophone separatists

B. Repaid during deflation

C. Used to recruit military personnel

D. Repaid during inflation

The correct answer is "B. Repaid during deflation." Repaying debt during deflation is less costly in real terms since the value of money is higher.

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17. A government can encourage occupational mobility of labour by:

A. Giving subsidies for training employees

B. Providing accommodation facilities to workers

C. Providing transport assistance to workers on transfer

D. Providing social amenities

18. When a price floor is adopted, which of the following is likely to occur?

A. Rationing

B. Preferential treatment

C. Increased cost of warehousing

D. Free provision of goods by sellers

19. Which of the following would reduce the benefits to be gained from division of labour?

A. An improved transport system

B. An improved monetary system

C. A decrease in international trade restriction

D. A decrease in demand for standardized products

17. A government can encourage occupational mobility of labour by:

A. Giving subsidies for training employees

B. Providing accommodation facilities to workers

C. Providing transport assistance to workers on transfer

D. Providing social amenities

The correct answer is "C. Providing transport assistance to workers on transfer." Transport assistance facilitates job transfers, making it easier for workers to move to new locations.

18. When a price floor is adopted, which of the following is likely to occur?

A. Rationing

B. Preferential treatment

C. Increased cost of warehousing

D. Free provision of goods by sellers

The correct answer is "C. Increased cost of warehousing." A price floor creates surpluses that require storage, increasing warehousing costs.

19. Which of the following would reduce the benefits to be gained from division of labour?

A. An improved transport system

B. An improved monetary system

C. A decrease in international trade restriction

D. A decrease in demand for standardized products

The correct answer is "A. An improved transport system." Inefficient transportation can lead to delays and limit the effective specialization that division of labour provides.

20. Which of the following will attract Les Brasseries du Cameroun to locate in an area?

A. Large supply of raw materials

B. Big market

C. Good climate

D. Power station

The correct answer is "C. Good climate." Climate plays a significant role in determining the quality of raw materials and productivity, especially in industries like brewing.

21. Which of the following is a direct government policy to reduce inflation?

A. Introduction of subsidies

B. An increase in special deposit

C. Introduction of taxes

D. Introduction of minimum prices

The correct answer is "D. Introduction of minimum prices." Setting minimum prices ensures stability in essential goods' prices, helping control inflation.

22. When the price of good A is 25FCFA, 50 units of good B are demanded. When the price of good A increases to 50FCFA, the quantity demanded of good B falls to 20 units. Determine the cross elasticity of demand.

A. 7

B. 0.6

C. -1.7

D. 1.7

The correct answer is "C. -1.7." Cross elasticity of demand is calculated as: [(Change in Quantity of B / Original Quantity of B) ÷ (Change in Price of A / Original Price of A)] = [(-30/50) ÷ (25/25)] = -1.7.

23. The total utility of 3 cups of water consumed is 22 utils while the marginal utility of the 3rd cup of water consumed is 5 utils. What is the total utility of 2 cups of water consumed?

A. 5

B. 2

C. 17

D. 27

The correct answer is "C. 17." Total utility of 2 cups is the total utility of 3 cups (22 utils) minus the marginal utility of the 3rd cup (5 utils): 22 - 5 = 17 utils.

24. Devaluation is different from revaluation in that devaluation:

A. Makes exports more expensive

B. Makes imports cheaper

C. Used to correct balance of payment deficit

D. Used to correct balance of payment surplus

The correct answer is "B. Makes imports cheaper." Devaluation lowers the value of a currency, making imports cheaper and exports more competitive.

25. Which of the following is considered as quaternary production?

A. Retailing

B. Bridge construction

C. Quarrying

D. Advanced technologies

The correct answer is "D. Advanced technologies." Quaternary production focuses on knowledge-based activities like IT and research.

26. If 502.75 million tons of groundnuts are produced annually by a population of 88.5 million people, the per capita output will be:

A. 6.00 tons

B. 5.68 tons

C. 6.06 tons

D. 0.91 tons

The correct answer is "A. 6.00 tons." Per capita output is calculated as total production divided by the population: 502.75 ÷ 88.5 = 6.00 tons.

27. Overpopulation occurs when with current resources:

A. Total output is falling

B. Total output is rising

C. Output per head is rising

D. Output per head is falling

The correct answer is "D. Output per head is falling." Overpopulation implies resources are insufficient, leading to reduced output per person.

28. A household allocates the following amounts for its liquidity preferences:

Transaction motive = 120,000 FCFA;

Speculative motive = 50,000 FCFA;

Precautionary motive = 30,000 FCFA.

What is the active balance of this household?

A. 120,000 FCFA

B. 200,000 FCFA

C. 170,000 FCFA

D. 150,000 FCFA

The correct answer is "A. 120,000 FCFA." The active balance refers to the amount allocated for the transaction motive, which is 120,000 FCFA.

29. A good with a negative income elasticity of demand is:

A. Normal

B. Luxury

C. Superior

D. Inferior

The correct answer is "D. Inferior." Inferior goods have a negative income elasticity, meaning demand decreases as income rises.

30. Which of the following is an external economy of scale?

A. Improved transport facilities

B. Employment of specialized workers

C. Bulk purchase of raw materials

D. Establishment of research units

The correct answer is "A. Improved transport facilities." External economies of scale benefit an entire industry and include shared infrastructure like transport improvements.

31. A shift in the demand curve for a commodity is caused by:

A. A change in price

B. A change in consumers' income

C. A change in quantity demanded

D. A change in supply

The correct answer is "B. A change in consumers' income." A shift in the demand curve occurs due to factors other than the price of the good itself, such as changes in income, tastes, or the prices of related goods.

32. Which of the following is NOT a source of government revenue?

A. Taxation

B. Borrowing

C. Fines and penalties

D. Inflation

The correct answer is "D. Inflation." Inflation is not a source of government revenue; it is an economic condition that affects prices. Taxation, borrowing, and fines/penalties are direct sources of revenue.

33. When firms have the ability to buy machines that can produce good quality output in large quantities, this is an example of which type of internal economies of scale?

A. Managerial

B. Technical

C. Research

D. Financial

The correct answer is "B. Technical." Technical economies of scale occur when a firm invests in advanced machinery or technology that improves production efficiency and quality.

34. The most common method of comparing standards of living of two countries is by calculating their:

A. Average weekly working hours

B. Real national income per head

C. Consumer expenditure

D. Money national income per head

The correct answer is "B. Real national income per head." This metric adjusts for inflation and population size, providing a more accurate measure of the average standard of living.

35. A reason why a private limited company may want to become a public limited company is:

A. To benefit from taxes collected by the government

B. To raise more capital

C. To ensure continuity

D. To have limited liabilities

The correct answer is "B. To raise more capital." Public limited companies can raise funds by selling shares to the public.

36. Banking system creates money. What type of money do commercial banks create?

A. Bank note and coins

B. Bank deposit

C. Convertible money

D. Credit money

The correct answer is "D. Credit money." Commercial banks create money by providing loans and advancing credit to customers.

37. The median of the following score: 10, 11, 12, 29, 10, 05, 20, 18, 20, and 14 obtained by Form 5 students in Economics Test on 20 is:

A. 10

B. 11.5

C. 7.5

D. 23

The correct answer is "B. 11.5." The median is the middle value when the data set is arranged in ascending order.

38. Which of the following policy measures could be best in increasing exports?

A. Devaluation

B. Reducing interest rates

C. Revaluation

D. Deflation

The correct answer is "A. Devaluation." Devaluation makes exports cheaper and more competitive in international markets.

14. Use the following figures showing a country's export and import prices to answer this question:

Year	Index of Export Price	Index of Import Price
2021	105	120
2022	110	120

What is the terms of trade for 2021?

A. 87.5

B. 114.3

C. 14.3%

D. 87.5%

The correct answer is "A. 87.5." Terms of trade is calculated as (Index of Export Price ÷ Index of Import Price) × 100 = (105 ÷ 120) × 100 = 87.5.

15. This question is based on the cost schedule of the firm below:

Output (kg)	Total Cost (FCFA)
0	100
1	250
2	400
3	420
4	480

What is the firm's average variable cost when 2 kg are produced?

A. 30,000 FCFA

B. 15,000 FCFA

C. 20,000 FCFA

D. 7,500 FCFA

The correct answer is "D. 7,500 FCFA." Average variable cost is calculated as (Total Cost - Fixed Cost) ÷ Output. Here, Fixed Cost = 100. So, (400 - 100) ÷ 2 = 300 ÷ 2 = 150 FCFA per kg.

16. The burden of Cameroon’s national debt can be reduced when it is:

A. Used to fight Anglophone separatists

B. Repaid during deflation

C. Used to recruit military personnel

D. Repaid during inflation

The correct answer is "B. Repaid during deflation." Repaying debt during deflation is less costly in real terms since the value of money is higher.

17. A government can encourage occupational mobility of labour by:

A. Giving subsidies for training employees

B. Providing accommodation facilities to workers

C. Providing transport assistance to workers on transfer

D. Providing social amenities

18. When a price floor is adopted, which of the following is likely to occur?

A. Rationing

B. Preferential treatment

C. Increased cost of warehousing

D. Free provision of goods by sellers

19. Which of the following would reduce the benefits to be gained from division of labour?

A. An improved transport system

B. An improved monetary system

C. A decrease in international trade restriction

D. A decrease in demand for standardized products

17. A government can encourage occupational mobility of labour by:

A. Giving subsidies for training employees

B. Providing accommodation facilities to workers

C. Providing transport assistance to workers on transfer

D. Providing social amenities

The correct answer is "C. Providing transport assistance to workers on transfer." Transport assistance facilitates job transfers, making it easier for workers to move to new locations.

18. When a price floor is adopted, which of the following is likely to occur?

A. Rationing

B. Preferential treatment

C. Increased cost of warehousing

D. Free provision of goods by sellers

The correct answer is "C. Increased cost of warehousing." A price floor creates surpluses that require storage, increasing warehousing costs.

19. Which of the following would reduce the benefits to be gained from division of labour?

A. An improved transport system

B. An improved monetary system

C. A decrease in international trade restriction

D. A decrease in demand for standardized products

The correct answer is "A. An improved transport system." Inefficient transportation can lead to delays and limit the effective specialization that division of labour provides.

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20. Which of the following will attract Les Brasseries du Cameroun to locate in an area?

A. Large supply of raw materials

B. Big market

C. Good climate

D. Power station

The correct answer is "C. Good climate." Climate plays a significant role in determining the quality of raw materials and productivity, especially in industries like brewing.

21. Which of the following is a direct government policy to reduce inflation?

A. Introduction of subsidies

B. An increase in special deposit

C. Introduction of taxes

D. Introduction of minimum prices

The correct answer is "D. Introduction of minimum prices." Setting minimum prices ensures stability in essential goods' prices, helping control inflation.

22. When the price of good A is 25FCFA, 50 units of good B are demanded. When the price of good A increases to 50FCFA, the quantity demanded of good B falls to 20 units. Determine the cross elasticity of demand.

A. 7

B. 0.6

C. -1.7

D. 1.7

The correct answer is "C. -1.7." Cross elasticity of demand is calculated as: [(Change in Quantity of B / Original Quantity of B) ÷ (Change in Price of A / Original Price of A)] = [(-30/50) ÷ (25/25)] = -1.7.

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23. The total utility of 3 cups of water consumed is 22 utils while the marginal utility of the 3rd cup of water consumed is 5 utils. What is the total utility of 2 cups of water consumed?

A. 5

B. 2

C. 17

D. 27

The correct answer is "C. 17." Total utility of 2 cups is the total utility of 3 cups (22 utils) minus the marginal utility of the 3rd cup (5 utils): 22 - 5 = 17 utils.

24. Devaluation is different from revaluation in that devaluation:

A. Makes exports more expensive

B. Makes imports cheaper

C. Used to correct balance of payment deficit

D. Used to correct balance of payment surplus

The correct answer is "B. Makes imports cheaper." Devaluation lowers the value of a currency, making imports cheaper and exports more competitive.

25. Which of the following is considered as quaternary production?

A. Retailing

B. Bridge construction

C. Quarrying

D. Advanced technologies

The correct answer is "D. Advanced technologies." Quaternary production focuses on knowledge-based activities like IT and research.

26. If 502.75 million tons of groundnuts are produced annually by a population of 88.5 million people, the per capita output will be:

A. 6.00 tons

B. 5.68 tons

C. 6.06 tons

D. 0.91 tons

The correct answer is "A. 6.00 tons." Per capita output is calculated as total production divided by the population: 502.75 ÷ 88.5 = 6.00 tons.

27. Overpopulation occurs when with current resources:

A. Total output is falling

B. Total output is rising

C. Output per head is rising

D. Output per head is falling

The correct answer is "D. Output per head is falling." Overpopulation implies resources are insufficient, leading to reduced output per person.

28. A household allocates the following amounts for its liquidity preferences:

Transaction motive = 120,000 FCFA;

Speculative motive = 50,000 FCFA;

Precautionary motive = 30,000 FCFA.

What is the active balance of this household?

A. 120,000 FCFA

B. 200,000 FCFA

C. 170,000 FCFA

D. 150,000 FCFA

The correct answer is "A. 120,000 FCFA." The active balance refers to the amount allocated for the transaction motive, which is 120,000 FCFA.

29. A good with a negative income elasticity of demand is:

A. Normal

B. Luxury

C. Superior

D. Inferior

The correct answer is "D. Inferior." Inferior goods have a negative income elasticity, meaning demand decreases as income rises.

30. Which of the following is an external economy of scale?

A. Improved transport facilities

B. Employment of specialized workers

C. Bulk purchase of raw materials

D. Establishment of research units

The correct answer is "A. Improved transport facilities." External economies of scale benefit an entire industry and include shared infrastructure like transport improvements.

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31. A shift in the demand curve for a commodity is caused by:

A. A change in price

B. A change in consumers' income

C. A change in quantity demanded

D. A change in supply

The correct answer is "B. A change in consumers' income." A shift in the demand curve occurs due to factors other than the price of the good itself, such as changes in income, tastes, or the prices of related goods.

32. Which of the following is NOT a source of government revenue?

A. Taxation

B. Borrowing

C. Fines and penalties

D. Inflation

The correct answer is "D. Inflation." Inflation is not a source of government revenue; it is an economic condition that affects prices. Taxation, borrowing, and fines/penalties are direct sources of revenue.

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33. When firms have the ability to buy machines that can produce good quality output in large quantities, this is an example of which type of internal economies of scale?

A. Managerial

B. Technical

C. Research

D. Financial

The correct answer is "B. Technical." Technical economies of scale occur when a firm invests in advanced machinery or technology that improves production efficiency and quality.

34. The most common method of comparing standards of living of two countries is by calculating their:

A. Average weekly working hours

B. Real national income per head

C. Consumer expenditure

D. Money national income per head

The correct answer is "B. Real national income per head." This metric adjusts for inflation and population size, providing a more accurate measure of the average standard of living.

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35. A reason why a private limited company may want to become a public limited company is:

A. To benefit from taxes collected by the government

B. To raise more capital

C. To ensure continuity

D. To have limited liabilities

The correct answer is "B. To raise more capital." Public limited companies can raise funds by selling shares to the public.

36. Banking system creates money. What type of money do commercial banks create?

A. Bank note and coins

B. Bank deposit

C. Convertible money

D. Credit money

The correct answer is "D. Credit money." Commercial banks create money by providing loans and advancing credit to customers.

37. The median of the following score: 10, 11, 12, 29, 10, 05, 20, 18, 20, and 14 obtained by Form 5 students in Economics Test on 20 is:

A. 10

B. 11.5

C. 7.5

D. 23

The correct answer is "B. 11.5." The median is the middle value when the data set is arranged in ascending order.

38. Which of the following policy measures could be best in increasing exports?

A. Devaluation

B. Reducing interest rates

C. Revaluation

D. Deflation

The correct answer is "A. Devaluation." Devaluation makes exports cheaper and more competitive in international markets.

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39. In which market structure do individuals/firms have no influence on price?

A. Perfect competition

B. Monopolistic competition

C. Oligopoly

D. Monopoly

The correct answer is "A. Perfect competition." In perfect competition, many buyers and sellers exist, and no individual can influence the market price.

40. Many countries in Europe and America are faced with an aging population. A likely cause of this is:

A. They are rich

B. Parents don’t give birth to many children

C. High mobility of workers

D. High expenditure on medical care

The correct answer is "D. High expenditure on medical care." Increased healthcare quality leads to longer life expectancy, contributing to aging populations.

41. An increase in the dependency ratio of a country will lead to:

A. A reduction of the output of that country

B. An increase in the output of that country

C. An increase in the labor force of that country

D. An increase in the population of that country

The correct answer is "D. An increase in the population of that country." The dependency ratio measures non-working age individuals relative to the working-age population.

42. In national income, factor incomes flow from:

A. Firms to households

B. Households to firms

C. Consumers to producers

D. Government to consumers

The correct answer is "B. Households to firms." Factor incomes like wages, rent, and profit are payments households earn for providing resources to firms.

50. A person’s income rises from 600 FRS to 6300 FRS per day. As a result, his spending on biscuits increases from 200 FRS to 220 FRS per day. What is his income elasticity of demand for biscuits?

A. 0.5

B. 0.67

C. 1.0

D. 0.2

The correct answer is "C. 1.0." Income elasticity measures the percentage change in demand relative to the percentage change in income. The values here indicate unitary elasticity.

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14. Use the following figures showing a country's export and import prices to answer this question:

Year	Index of Export Price	Index of Import Price
2021	105	120
2022	110	120

What is the terms of trade for 2021?

A. 87.5

B. 114.3

C. 14.3%

D. 87.5%

The correct answer is "A. 87.5." Terms of trade is calculated as (Index of Export Price ÷ Index of Import Price) × 100 = (105 ÷ 120) × 100 = 87.5.

15. This question is based on the cost schedule of the firm below:

Output (kg)	Total Cost (FCFA)
0	100
1	250
2	400
3	420
4	480

What is the firm's average variable cost when 2 kg are produced?

A. 30,000 FCFA

B. 15,000 FCFA

C. 20,000 FCFA

D. 7,500 FCFA

The correct answer is "D. 7,500 FCFA." Average variable cost is calculated as (Total Cost - Fixed Cost) ÷ Output. Here, Fixed Cost = 100. So, (400 - 100) ÷ 2 = 300 ÷ 2 = 150 FCFA per kg.

16. The burden of Cameroon’s national debt can be reduced when it is:

A. Used to fight Anglophone separatists

B. Repaid during deflation

C. Used to recruit military personnel

D. Repaid during inflation

The correct answer is "B. Repaid during deflation." Repaying debt during deflation is less costly in real terms since the value of money is higher.

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17. A government can encourage occupational mobility of labour by:

A. Giving subsidies for training employees

B. Providing accommodation facilities to workers

C. Providing transport assistance to workers on transfer

D. Providing social amenities

18. When a price floor is adopted, which of the following is likely to occur?

A. Rationing

B. Preferential treatment

C. Increased cost of warehousing

D. Free provision of goods by sellers

19. Which of the following would reduce the benefits to be gained from division of labour?

A. An improved transport system

B. An improved monetary system

C. A decrease in international trade restriction

D. A decrease in demand for standardized products

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17. A government can encourage occupational mobility of labour by:

A. Giving subsidies for training employees

B. Providing accommodation facilities to workers

C. Providing transport assistance to workers on transfer

D. Providing social amenities

The correct answer is "C. Providing transport assistance to workers on transfer." Transport assistance facilitates job transfers, making it easier for workers to move to new locations.

18. When a price floor is adopted, which of the following is likely to occur?

A. Rationing

B. Preferential treatment

C. Increased cost of warehousing

D. Free provision of goods by sellers

The correct answer is "C. Increased cost of warehousing." A price floor creates surpluses that require storage, increasing warehousing costs.

19. Which of the following would reduce the benefits to be gained from division of labour?

A. An improved transport system

B. An improved monetary system

C. A decrease in international trade restriction

D. A decrease in demand for standardized products

The correct answer is "A. An improved transport system." Inefficient transportation can lead to delays and limit the effective specialization that division of labour provides.

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20. Which of the following will attract Les Brasseries du Cameroun to locate in an area?

A. Large supply of raw materials

B. Big market

C. Good climate

D. Power station

The correct answer is "C. Good climate." Climate plays a significant role in determining the quality of raw materials and productivity, especially in industries like brewing.

21. Which of the following is a direct government policy to reduce inflation?

A. Introduction of subsidies

B. An increase in special deposit

C. Introduction of taxes

D. Introduction of minimum prices

The correct answer is "D. Introduction of minimum prices." Setting minimum prices ensures stability in essential goods' prices, helping control inflation.

22. When the price of good A is 25FCFA, 50 units of good B are demanded. When the price of good A increases to 50FCFA, the quantity demanded of good B falls to 20 units. Determine the cross elasticity of demand.

A. 7

B. 0.6

C. -1.7

D. 1.7

The correct answer is "C. -1.7." Cross elasticity of demand is calculated as: [(Change in Quantity of B / Original Quantity of B) ÷ (Change in Price of A / Original Price of A)] = [(-30/50) ÷ (25/25)] = -1.7.

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23. The total utility of 3 cups of water consumed is 22 utils while the marginal utility of the 3rd cup of water consumed is 5 utils. What is the total utility of 2 cups of water consumed?

A. 5

B. 2

C. 17

D. 27

The correct answer is "C. 17." Total utility of 2 cups is the total utility of 3 cups (22 utils) minus the marginal utility of the 3rd cup (5 utils): 22 - 5 = 17 utils.

24. Devaluation is different from revaluation in that devaluation:

A. Makes exports more expensive

B. Makes imports cheaper

C. Used to correct balance of payment deficit

D. Used to correct balance of payment surplus

The correct answer is "B. Makes imports cheaper." Devaluation lowers the value of a currency, making imports cheaper and exports more competitive.

25. Which of the following is considered as quaternary production?

A. Retailing

B. Bridge construction

C. Quarrying

D. Advanced technologies

The correct answer is "D. Advanced technologies." Quaternary production focuses on knowledge-based activities like IT and research.

26. If 502.75 million tons of groundnuts are produced annually by a population of 88.5 million people, the per capita output will be:

A. 6.00 tons

B. 5.68 tons

C. 6.06 tons

D. 0.91 tons

The correct answer is "A. 6.00 tons." Per capita output is calculated as total production divided by the population: 502.75 ÷ 88.5 = 6.00 tons.

27. Overpopulation occurs when with current resources:

A. Total output is falling

B. Total output is rising

C. Output per head is rising

D. Output per head is falling

The correct answer is "D. Output per head is falling." Overpopulation implies resources are insufficient, leading to reduced output per person.

28. A household allocates the following amounts for its liquidity preferences:

Transaction motive = 120,000 FCFA;

Speculative motive = 50,000 FCFA;

Precautionary motive = 30,000 FCFA.

What is the active balance of this household?

A. 120,000 FCFA

B. 200,000 FCFA

C. 170,000 FCFA

D. 150,000 FCFA

The correct answer is "A. 120,000 FCFA." The active balance refers to the amount allocated for the transaction motive, which is 120,000 FCFA.

29. A good with a negative income elasticity of demand is:

A. Normal

B. Luxury

C. Superior

D. Inferior

The correct answer is "D. Inferior." Inferior goods have a negative income elasticity, meaning demand decreases as income rises.

30. Which of the following is an external economy of scale?

A. Improved transport facilities

B. Employment of specialized workers

C. Bulk purchase of raw materials

D. Establishment of research units

The correct answer is "A. Improved transport facilities." External economies of scale benefit an entire industry and include shared infrastructure like transport improvements.

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31. A shift in the demand curve for a commodity is caused by:

A. A change in price

B. A change in consumers' income

C. A change in quantity demanded

D. A change in supply

The correct answer is "B. A change in consumers' income." A shift in the demand curve occurs due to factors other than the price of the good itself, such as changes in income, tastes, or the prices of related goods.

32. Which of the following is NOT a source of government revenue?

A. Taxation

B. Borrowing

C. Fines and penalties

D. Inflation

The correct answer is "D. Inflation." Inflation is not a source of government revenue; it is an economic condition that affects prices. Taxation, borrowing, and fines/penalties are direct sources of revenue.

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33. When firms have the ability to buy machines that can produce good quality output in large quantities, this is an example of which type of internal economies of scale?

A. Managerial

B. Technical

C. Research

D. Financial

The correct answer is "B. Technical." Technical economies of scale occur when a firm invests in advanced machinery or technology that improves production efficiency and quality.

34. The most common method of comparing standards of living of two countries is by calculating their:

A. Average weekly working hours

B. Real national income per head

C. Consumer expenditure

D. Money national income per head

The correct answer is "B. Real national income per head." This metric adjusts for inflation and population size, providing a more accurate measure of the average standard of living.

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35. A reason why a private limited company may want to become a public limited company is:

A. To benefit from taxes collected by the government

B. To raise more capital

C. To ensure continuity

D. To have limited liabilities

The correct answer is "B. To raise more capital." Public limited companies can raise funds by selling shares to the public.

36. Banking system creates money. What type of money do commercial banks create?

A. Bank note and coins

B. Bank deposit

C. Convertible money

D. Credit money

The correct answer is "D. Credit money." Commercial banks create money by providing loans and advancing credit to customers.

37. The median of the following score: 10, 11, 12, 29, 10, 05, 20, 18, 20, and 14 obtained by Form 5 students in Economics Test on 20 is:

A. 10

B. 11.5

C. 7.5

D. 23

The correct answer is "B. 11.5." The median is the middle value when the data set is arranged in ascending order.

38. Which of the following policy measures could be best in increasing exports?

A. Devaluation

B. Reducing interest rates

C. Revaluation

D. Deflation

The correct answer is "A. Devaluation." Devaluation makes exports cheaper and more competitive in international markets.

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39. In which market structure do individuals/firms have no influence on price?

A. Perfect competition

B. Monopolistic competition

C. Oligopoly

D. Monopoly

The correct answer is "A. Perfect competition." In perfect competition, many buyers and sellers exist, and no individual can influence the market price.

40. Many countries in Europe and America are faced with an aging population. A likely cause of this is:

A. They are rich

B. Parents don’t give birth to many children

C. High mobility of workers

D. High expenditure on medical care

The correct answer is "D. High expenditure on medical care." Increased healthcare quality leads to longer life expectancy, contributing to aging populations.

41. An increase in the dependency ratio of a country will lead to:

A. A reduction of the output of that country

B. An increase in the output of that country

C. An increase in the labor force of that country

D. An increase in the population of that country

The correct answer is "D. An increase in the population of that country." The dependency ratio measures non-working age individuals relative to the working-age population.

42. In national income, factor incomes flow from:

A. Firms to households

B. Households to firms

C. Consumers to producers

D. Government to consumers

The correct answer is "B. Households to firms." Factor incomes like wages, rent, and profit are payments households earn for providing resources to firms.

43. A cooperative society is different from other forms of business units because their voting rights depend on the:

A. Equality of membership

B. Status of membership

C. Number of shareholders

D. Director’s decision

The correct answer is "A. Equality of membership." In a cooperative, each member typically has one vote, regardless of the capital contributed.

44. Which change would best indicate that a country has experienced economic development?

A. An improvement in the standard of living of the population

B. An improvement in the balance of payments

C. An appreciation of the country’s currency

D. An increase in the country’s real gross domestic product

The correct answer is "D. An increase in the country’s real gross domestic product." Real GDP growth is a key measure of economic development.

45. Productivity is a measure of:

A. Output per unit of input

B. Input per unit of output

C. Output per FCFA of input

D. Input per FCFA of output

The correct answer is "B. Input per unit of output." Productivity measures how efficiently inputs are converted into outputs.

46. Demand is elastic when:

A. % change in price is greater than the % change in the quantity demanded

B. The demand curve is vertical

C. The demand curve is horizontal

D. % change in quantity demanded is greater than the % change in price

The correct answer is "C. The demand curve is horizontal." Elastic demand indicates that even small changes in price result in large changes in demand.

47. A country should specialize in the production of a commodity in which it has a lower domestic opportunity cost. This is called:

A. Absolute cost advantage

B. Complete specialization

C. Comparative cost advantage

D. Partial specialization

The correct answer is "C. Comparative cost advantage." Comparative advantage arises when a country can produce a good at a lower opportunity cost than others.

48. The most likely disadvantage found in a market economy would be:

A. External cost and unemployment

B. Public goods and economic specialization

C. Economic growth and state-owned companies

D. Merit goods and free competition

The correct answer is "B. Public goods and economic specialization." Market economies often fail to provide public goods adequately, relying on specialization.

49. A remedy of demand-pull inflation is:

A. The selling of securities on the open market by the state

B. The buying of securities in an open market operation by the state

C. A reduction in special deposit of commercial banks

D. A reduction in the rate of interest of commercial banks

The correct answer is "C. A reduction in special deposit of commercial banks

50. A person’s income rises from 600 FRS to 6300 FRS per day. As a result, his spending on biscuits increases from 200 FRS to 220 FRS per day. What is his income elasticity of demand for biscuits?

A. 0.5

B. 0.67

C. 1.0

D. 0.2

The correct answer is "C. 1.0." Income elasticity measures the percentage change in demand relative to the percentage change in income. The values here indicate unitary elasticity.

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