NECO Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 7

31.

The mean of the following scores

30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 and 42

What is the mean deviation?

A.

4.21

B.

3.24

C.

3.42

D.

4.54

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

32.

Average total cost can be expressed as

A.

Average fixed cost plus average variable cost

B.

Change in total cost divided by change in output

C.

Total cost divided by total output

D.

Total fixed cost plus total variable cost

E.

Total variable cost divided by total output

Correct answer is C

Average total cost is the summation of the total cost of production divided by the total quantity of output.

ATC = TC ÷ output

33.

The following are the differences between domestic and international trade EXCEPT

A.

Cultural differences

B.

Currency

C.

Land

D.

Language

E.

Laws

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

34.

Which of the following is a function of the central bank?

A.

Accepting deposits from the public

B.

Agent of payment for individuals

C.

Discounting bills of exchange

D.

Issuing of currency

E.

Provision of short term housing loans

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

35.

The process of building up country’s capacity to process raw materials for the production of goods is known as

A.

Firm

B.

Industry

C.

Industrialization

D.

Location of industry

E.

Localization

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.