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Economics Past Questions and Answers

Topic: Price elasticity of demand

Jamb Economics Questions - Price elasticity of demand

Question 1:
Demanded
8 10
6 12


If we move from 8 to 6, the elasticity of demand is_______
  • A -1.25
  • B 0.62
  • C 1.25
  • D 1
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Question 2:
If the demand for a commodity is perfectly elastic, the incidence of a tax on that commodity will be, other things being equal, entirely on the_______
  • A Buyer
  • B Seller
  • C Government
  • D Local authority
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Question 3:
Price(₦) Quantity Demanded
8 10
6 12


If we move from 8 to 6, the elasticity of demand is_______
  • A -1.25
  • B 0.62
  • C 1.25
  • D 1
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Question 4:
If the price of a ball point pen falls from N1.00 to No.60 and the quantity demanded increases. from 200 to 300, the point elasticity of demand is equal to____________
  • A 0.50
  • B 0.40
  • C 1.25
  • D 0.80
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Question 5:
If the price elasticity of demand for a good is 0.43 an increase in the price of the good will result in____________
  • A A decrease in profit by 43%
  • B An increase in profit by 43%
  • C A net loss
  • D A net gain
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