Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Geography Question 27

Practice objective / multiple choice question 27 from the 2019 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 27 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2019 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

In a region the total labour force is 200 000 workers distributed among three industries as follows: Textile employs 30 % of the workers, each worker produces 5 units of output per year; Food processing employs 45 % of the workers, each worker produces 4 units of output per year; Metalwork employs 25 % of the workers, each worker produces 6 units of output per year. A development fund can be used to raise the labour productivity of **one** industry by 10 % (the increase applies to all workers in that industry). To obtain the greatest possible increase in total regional output, which industry should receive the investment?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Food processing industry
B. All three industries combined
C. Metalwork industry
D. Textile industry
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Food processing industry

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Geography Question 27. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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