Waec Model Questions Vol1 2025 Economics Question 31

Practice objective / multiple choice question 31 from the 2025 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2025 Economics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 31 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2025 • ECONOMICS • objective

In year 1, Country X exported 500 million units of commodity A at an average price of $4 per unit and imported 400 million units of commodity B at $5 per unit. In year 2, exports rose to 600 million units but the average export price fell to $3.5 per unit, while imports increased to 450 million units at an average price of $4.8 per unit. Calculate the percentage change in the terms of trade (export‑price index divided by import‑price index) from year 1 to year 2. Give your answer to two decimal places.

Answer Options

A. -6.33%
Correct Answer B. -8.85%
C. -7.50%
D. -9.20%
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
-8.85%

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2025 Economics Question 31. It is one of the objective questions from the 2025 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

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