Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Economics Question 29

Practice objective / multiple choice question 29 from the 2020 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Economics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 29 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2020 • ECONOMICS • objective

In a closed economy the following data are recorded for a year: Consumption C = N1,800,000; Investment I = N500,000; Government spending G = N700,000; Exports X = N300,000; Imports M = N200,000; Indirect taxes net of subsidies T = N150,000; Depreciation D = N120,000. Using the expenditure approach, GDP = C + I + G + (X - M). Using the income approach, NI = GDP - D - T. The reported national income is N2,950,000. Calculate the statistical discrepancy and state whether it indicates an under‑estimation or over‑estimation of income.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Statistical discrepancy = +N120,000, indicating over‑estimation of income
B. Statistical discrepancy = -N120,000, indicating under‑estimation of income
C. Statistical discrepancy = +N120,000, indicating under‑estimation of income
D. Statistical discrepancy = +N100,000, indicating over‑estimation of income
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Statistical discrepancy = +N120,000, indicating over‑estimation of income

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Economics Question 29. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

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