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Question 1
A firm's production function is given by Q = 2L^(1/2)K^(1/2), where Q is output, L is labor, and K is capital. If the firm's labor and capital are 16 and 9 respectively, what is the output?
A. 64
B. 32
C. 16
D. 8
Question 2
A company specializes in producing a single product, which is a type of electronic component. The production process involves several stages, including design, prototyping, testing, and packaging. The company uses a just-in-time (JIT) inventory system to manage its stock levels. What is the primary advantage of using a JIT inventory system in this context?
A. Reduced inventory costs
B. Improved product quality
C. Increased production efficiency
D. Enhanced customer satisfaction
Question 3
A company is considering two different production methods for its product. Method A involves a higher initial investment but lower operating costs, while Method B involves a lower initial investment but higher operating costs. If the company expects to produce 10,000 units per year for 5 years, and the selling price per unit is ₦500, which production method should the company choose?
A. Method A
B. Method B
C. Both methods are equally profitable
D. Neither method is profitable
Question 4
A sole trader has an annual income of ₦1,500,000 and expenses of ₦800,000. What is the sole trader's net profit?
A. ₦700,000
B. ₦800,000
C. ₦900,000
D. ₦1,000,000
Question 5
A firm is considering two different types of insurance policies to protect against potential losses. Policy A has a higher premium but provides a higher level of coverage, while Policy B has a lower premium but provides a lower level of coverage. What is the primary factor that the firm should consider when deciding between these two policies?
A. The level of coverage provided
B. The premium cost
C. The potential losses to be insured
D. The firm's financial resources
Question 6
A firm produces two products, X and Y. The production process for X requires 2 hours of labor and 3 units of raw material, while the production process for Y requires 3 hours of labor and 2 units of raw material. If the firm has 120 hours of labor available and 180 units of raw material available, how many units of product X and product Y should the firm produce to maximize profit?
A. X = 30, Y = 40
B. X = 40, Y = 30
C. X = 50, Y = 20
D. X = 20, Y = 50
Question 7
A company uses the just-in-time inventory system. What is the primary benefit of this system?
A. Reduced inventory costs
B. Improved product quality
C. Increased production efficiency
D. Enhanced customer service
Question 8
In a sole trader business, what is the primary advantage of using a cash book over a sales journal?
A. It provides a detailed record of all cash transactions.
B. It allows for the easy identification of cash and credit transactions.
C. It facilitates the preparation of a trial balance.
D. It enables the calculation of the cash balance at any given time.
Question 9
A company is developing a new marketing campaign to promote its product. The company has identified three target markets: young adults, middle-aged adults, and seniors. Which of the following marketing strategies is most likely to be effective in reaching the young adult market?
A. Social media advertising
B. Print advertising
C. Television advertising
D. Direct mail marketing
Question 10
A company's demand function is given by Q = 100 - 2P, where Q is quantity demanded and P is price. If the price is 20, what is the quantity demanded?
A. 60
B. 80
C. 100
D. 120
Question 11
A bank offers a 5-year fixed deposit account with an interest rate of 8% per annum compounded annually. If a customer deposits ₦100,000, how much will the customer receive at the end of the 5-year period?
A. ₦132,983.18
B. ₦133,219.19
C. ₦133,455.21
D. ₦133,691.24
Question 12
A bank offers a 5-year fixed deposit account with an interest rate of 10% per annum compounded annually. If an investor deposits ₦100,000 at the beginning of the first year, and the interest is compounded quarterly, how much will the investor have at the end of the fifth year?
A. ₦173,949.41
B. ₦173,949.39
C. ₦173,949.43
D. ₦173,949.45
Question 13
A firm's supply function is given by Q = 2P + 5, where Q is quantity supplied and P is price. If the price is 10, what is the quantity supplied?
A. 15
B. 20
C. 25
D. 30
Question 14
A firm is considering two different production processes to manufacture a new product. Process A involves a high level of automation, while Process B involves a high level of human labor. What is the primary advantage of Process A?
A. Increased productivity
B. Improved product quality
C. Reduced labor costs
D. Enhanced flexibility
Question 15
A company has two branches, A and B. Branch A has a profit of ₦500,000 and a loss of ₦200,000, while Branch B has a profit of ₦300,000 and a loss of ₦100,000. If the company's overall profit is ₦200,000, what is the profit of Branch A?
A. ₦700,000
B. ₦600,000
C. ₦500,000
D. ₦400,000

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