Gce Model Questions Vol1 2022 Civic Education Question 20

The government has \(\text{₦}5{,}000{,}000\) to fund anti‑corruption measures. Measure A (public awareness) costs \(\text{₦}1{,}200{,}000\) and reduces corruption incidents by \(12\%\) of the baseline. Measure B (strengthening audit) costs \(\text{₦}2{,}000{,}000\) and reduces incidents by \(18\%\) of the baseline. Measure C (whistle‑blower protection) costs \(\text{₦}1{,}800{,}000\) and reduces incidents by \(15\%\) of the baseline. The baseline number of incidents is 500 per year. The government wants at least a \(40\%\) reduction in incidents. Which combination of measures, staying within the budget, achieves the target with the lowest total cost? State the chosen measures, the total cost and the percentage reduction achieved.