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JAMB / UTME 2020 • Objective

Inflation is best described as ___.

Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: Option B — A persistent rise in the general price level

Inflation is a persistent rise in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over time.

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JAMB / UTME 2021 • Objective

Elasticity of demand for salt is likely to be ___.

Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: Option B — Inelastic

Salt is a necessity with no close substitutes, so demand does not change much with price. Its elasticity is inelastic.

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JAMB / UTME 2022 • Objective

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures ___.

Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: Option B — The total value of goods and services produced within a country

GDP is the monetary value of all finished goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific period.

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JAMB / UTME 2023 • Objective

The law of demand states that, all other things being equal, as price increases, quantity demanded ___.

Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: Option B — Decreases

The law of demand shows an inverse relationship: as price rises, consumers buy less. Quantity demanded decreases.

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JAMB / UTME 2021 • Objective

Which institution is responsible for issuing currency in Nigeria?

Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: Option B — Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is the apex bank and sole authority responsible for issuing the Naira currency.

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