Waec Model Questions Vol1 2024 Economics Question 49

Practice objective / multiple choice question 49 from the 2024 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2024 Economics Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 49 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2024 • ECONOMICS • objective

Country X exports 2 million tonnes of wheat at a world price of $3 per tonne and imports 1.5 million barrels of oil at $8 per barrel. The exchange rate is 1 USD = 360 Naira. The government imposes a 10 % export tax on wheat and a 5 % import tariff on oil. Calculate (a) the net trade balance in Naira after the taxes and (b) whether the terms of trade improve or deteriorate as a result of the taxes.

Answer Options

A. Net trade balance = -₦2.592 billion; terms of trade improve
B. Net trade balance = -₦2.7 billion; terms of trade deteriorate
Correct Answer C. Net trade balance = -₦2.592 billion; terms of trade deteriorate
D. Net trade balance = -₦2.5 billion; terms of trade improve
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Net trade balance = -₦2.592 billion; terms of trade deteriorate

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2024 Economics Question 49. It is one of the objective questions from the 2024 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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