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Economics Past Questions and Answers

Topic: The Theory of Demand

Jamb Economics Questions - The Theory of Demand

Question 1:
A demand which gives rise to the reverse of the law of demand is__________
  • A Derived demand
  • B Joint demand
  • C Abnormal demand
  • D Composite demand
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Question 2:
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 3:
The demand curve facing the monopolist in the foreign market is__________
  • A Elastic
  • B Inelastic
  • C Perfectly elastic
  • D Unitary
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Question 4:
A retailer is distinguished by the nature of its sales, which is in___________
  • A Bulk
  • B Large
  • C Units
  • D Chain
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Question 5:
Given two substitute goods (X and Y) with demand and supply function;
Qd = 7p - 12
Qs = 4p + 9
Find the magnitude of excess demand when p = #18
  • A 303
  • B 30
  • C 114
  • D 33
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