economics

When the slope of the total utility curve is declining; the marginal utility of a consumer will be increasing if he?

A. stops consuming more of the commodity B. reduces the quantity consumed C. increases the quantity consumed D. consumes more…

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Comparison of interpersonal utility is impossible because?

A. utility is measured in utils B. marginal utility is not observable C. utility is subjectively determined D. individual income…

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If the price of an item increases by 8% while the quantity demanded falls from 1500 units to 1492 units; the demand is said to be?

A. perfectly elastic B. inelastic C. elastic D. perfectly inelastic Correct Answer: Option C - elastic Explanation Elastic demand is…

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The total revenue of the firm is represented by?

A. GHEF B. GHJC C. EFJC D. GHOB Correct Answer: Option D

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The optimum level of output of the firm is?

A. BC B. OB C. OS D. BS Correct Answer: Option B - OB

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From the graph below; R represents?

A. marginal cost B. total cost C. variable cost D. fixed cost Correct Answer: Option B - total cost Explanation…

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From the indifference curve below; consumer will prefer combination?

A. F B. S C. M D. K Correct Answer: Option B = S Explanation From the above diagram, consumers…

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If the quantity of rice bought decreases from 250 tonnes to 200 tonnes owing to a 2% rise in price; it shows that there is a change in?

A. consumers' income B. demand C. consumers' tastes D. quantity demanded Correct Answer: Option D - quantity demanded Explanation A…

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The sign of the slope of a graph in economic analysis is important because it?

A. shows whether a good is normal or inferior B. shows the relationship between variables C. reveals the magnitude of…

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A major disadvantage of a socialist economy is that?

A. corruption is rampant B. consumer's sovereignty is lost C. income inequality is entrenched D. there is high level of…

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