POST UTME LASU 2017 Commerce | Objective

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Question 1
A company is considering launching a new product line. The product has a high potential for success, but it also carries a high risk of failure. Which of the following marketing strategies would be most appropriate for this product?
A. Market segmentation and targeting
Correct B. Product differentiation and positioning
C. Brand extension and repositioning
D. Product line extension and cannibalization

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
A consumer purchases a product from a store, but upon using it, discovers that it is defective. The consumer sues the manufacturer for breach of contract. Which of the following is a valid defense for the manufacturer?
A. The consumer is estopped from bringing the action because they are aware of the defect
Correct B. The manufacturer is not liable because the defect was caused by a third party
C. The consumer failed to provide notice of the defect within the required time period
D. The manufacturer is not liable because the product was used for a purpose other than its intended use

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A company has a warehouse with a capacity of 10,000 units. The company receives an order for 5,000 units and immediately ships out 3,000 units. What is the new inventory level?
Correct A. 7,000
B. 8,000
C. 9,000
D. 10,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A bank has a loan portfolio with a total value of ₦1,000,000. The bank's risk management team determines that the portfolio has a credit risk of 5%. What is the expected loss?
Correct A. ₦50,000
B. ₦50,500
C. ₦50,000
D. ₦50,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
A company purchases an insurance policy with a premium of ₦100,000. The policy has a deductible of ₦20,000 and a coverage limit of ₦500,000. If the company incurs a loss of ₦300,000, what is the insurer's liability?
Correct A. ₦380,000
B. ₦380,000
C. ₦380,000
D. ₦380,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The concept of comparative advantage in international trade is based on the idea that countries should specialize in producing goods for which they have a lower opportunity cost. Which of the following is a correct example of comparative advantage?
A. Country A produces 100 units of good X and 50 units of good Y, while Country B produces 50 units of good X and 100 units of good Y.
Correct B. Country A produces 100 units of good X and 50 units of good Y, while Country B produces 50 units of good X and 50 units of good Y.
C. Country A produces 50 units of good X and 100 units of good Y, while Country B produces 100 units of good X and 50 units of good Y.
D. Country A produces 50 units of good X and 50 units of good Y, while Country B produces 100 units of good X and 100 units of good Y.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
A firm's production function is given by Q = 2L^0.5K^0.5. If the firm's labor and capital inputs are increased by 20% and 15% respectively, what is the percentage change in output?
A. 5%
B. 10%
Correct C. 15%
D. 20%

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
A firm's demand function is given by Q = 100 - 2P. If the price of the good is increased by 20%, what is the new quantity demanded?
A. 80
B. 90
C. 100
Correct D. 110

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
A firm's cost function is given by C = 100 + 2L + 3K. If the firm's labor and capital inputs are increased by 10% and 15% respectively, what is the new total cost?
A. 120
B. 130
C. 140
Correct D. 150

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
A firm's revenue function is given by R = 100P - 2P^2. If the price of the good is increased by 20%, what is the new total revenue?
A. 100
B. 110
C. 120
Correct D. 130

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
A company is considering the use of just-in-time (JIT) inventory management system. Which of the following is a major advantage of JIT?
A. Reduced inventory costs
B. Improved product quality
Correct C. Increased production efficiency
D. Enhanced customer satisfaction

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
A firm is considering the introduction of a new product. Which of the following is a key factor in the decision-making process?
Correct A. Market research
B. Financial analysis
C. Competitor analysis
D. Product life cycle

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
A sole trader is considering the formation of a partnership. Which of the following is a key advantage of a partnership?
A. Increased capital
B. Improved management
C. Enhanced reputation
Correct D. Reduced liability

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
A company is considering the use of a foreign trade agreement. Which of the following is a key benefit of such an agreement?
A. Increased market share
B. Improved product quality
Correct C. Reduced tariffs
D. Enhanced customer satisfaction

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
A firm is considering the introduction of a new production process. Which of the following is a key factor in the decision-making process?
A. Market research
Correct B. Financial analysis
C. Competitor analysis
D. Product life cycle

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
In a perfectly competitive market, the demand curve for a firm's product is its marginal revenue curve. What is the implication of this for the firm's profit-maximizing output level?
A. The firm will produce at the minimum point of its average total cost curve.
Correct B. The firm will produce at the point where its marginal revenue equals its marginal cost.
C. The firm will produce at the maximum point of its average revenue curve.
D. The firm will produce at the minimum point of its average revenue curve.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
A consumer's indifference curve for two goods, X and Y, is given by the equation (U = 2X + 3Y). If the consumer's income is ₦1000 and the prices of X and Y are ₦5 and ₦3 respectively, what is the consumer's optimal bundle of X and Y?
A. (X=100, Y=0)
Correct B. (X=80, Y=20)
C. (X=60, Y=40)
D. (X=40, Y=60)

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
A firm's production function is given by (Q = 2L^2 + 3K), where Q is the quantity produced and L and K are the units of labor and capital respectively. If the firm's current level of labor is 5 units and capital is 10 units, what is the firm's current level of production?
A. 20
B. 30
Correct C. 40
D. 50

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
A consumer's utility function for two goods, X and Y, is given by the equation (U = 2X + 3Y). If the consumer's income is ₦1000 and the prices of X and Y are ₦5 and ₦3 respectively, what is the consumer's optimal bundle of X and Y?
A. (X=100, Y=0)
Correct B. (X=80, Y=20)
C. (X=60, Y=40)
D. (X=40, Y=60)

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
A firm's production function is given by (Q = 2L^2 + 3K), where Q is the quantity produced and L and K are the units of labor and capital respectively. If the firm's current level of labor is 5 units and capital is 10 units, what is the firm's current level of production?
A. 20
B. 30
Correct C. 40
D. 50

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
A firm's production function is given by Q = 2L^(1/2)K^(1/2), where Q is the quantity produced, L is the labor input, and K is the capital input. If the firm's labor input increases by 20% and capital input remains constant, what is the percentage change in the quantity produced?
A. 10%
B. 20%
Correct C. 30%
D. 40%

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
A consumer's budget constraint is given by P1x + P2y = I, where x and y are the quantities of two goods, P1 and P2 are their prices, and I is the consumer's income. If the price of good 1 increases by 15% and the consumer's income increases by 10%, what is the new budget constraint equation?
A. P1x + P2y = 1.15I
B. P1x + P2y = 1.10I
Correct C. P1x + P2y = 1.15(1.10I)
D. P1x + P2y = 1.10(1.15I)

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
A firm's demand function is given by Q = 100 - 2P, where Q is the quantity demanded and P is the price. If the firm's revenue function is given by R = PQ, what is the firm's marginal revenue function?
Correct A. MR = 100 - 2P
B. MR = 2P
C. MR = 100 + 2P
D. MR = 100 - P

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
A consumer's indifference curve is given by U = 2x + 3y, where x and y are the quantities of two goods and U is the consumer's utility. If the consumer's budget constraint is given by P1x + P2y = I, what is the consumer's optimal consumption bundle?
Correct A. (x, y) = (10, 5)
B. (x, y) = (5, 10)
C. (x, y) = (15, 3)
D. (x, y) = (3, 15)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
A firm's production function is given by Q = 2L^(1/2)K^(1/2), where Q is the quantity produced, L is the labor input, and K is the capital input. If the firm's labor input increases by 20% and capital input remains constant, what is the percentage change in the quantity produced?
A. 10%
B. 20%
Correct C. 30%
D. 40%

Correct Answer: C

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