Question 1The nth term of a sequence is (-1)n-1(2)n+1, find the sum of the 2nd and 4th termsA.40B.-40C.-8D.-32Objective Show full explanation
Question 2A sum of money was invested at 8% per annum simple interest. After 4 years, the money amounts to N330.00. Find the amount originally invested A.N180.00 B.N150.00C.N200.00 D.N250.00 Objective Show full explanation
Question 3Without using tables, evaluate log24 + log42 - log255A.1/2B.1/5C.5D.2Objective Show full explanation
Question 5Make h the subject of formula if a = $$\frac{b(1-ch)}{1-{dh}}$$A.h = (b-a) / (bc-ad)B.h = (ad-bc) / (a-b)C.h = (a-b) / (ad-bc)D.h = (ad-dc) (b-a)Objective Show full explanation
Question 6A pyramid is constructed on a cuboid. The figure has A.12 facesB.13 verticesC.14 edgesD.15 edgesE.16 edgesObjective Show full explanation
Question 7A quadrant of a circle of radius 6cm is cut away from each corner of a rectangle 25cm long and 18cm wide. Find the perimeter of the remaining figure. A.38cmB.(38 + 12π)cmC.(86 -12π)cmD.(86 - 6π)cmE.(86 + 12π)cmObjective Show full explanation
Question 8A rectangular picture 6cm by 8cm is enclosed by a frame 1/2cm wide. Calculate the area of the frame.A.15sq.cmB.20 sq.cmC.13sq.cmD.16sq.cmE.17sq.cmObjective Show full explanation
Question 9A regular hexagon is constructed inside a circle of diameter 12cm. the area of the hexagon isA.367πcm²B.36/7πcm²C.54√3cm²D.54√3πcm²E.54V3xcm²Objective Show full explanation
Question 10A regular hexagon is constructed inside a circle of diameter 12cm. the area of the hexagon isA.367πcm²B.36/7πcm²C.54√3cm²D.54√3πcm²E.54V3xcm²Objective Show full explanation
Question 11Who among the following is not eligible to vote?A.civil servant B.retired soldier C.mentally disturbedD.chief magistrate Objective Show full explanation
Question 12The distinction between a flexible and rigid constitution is based on A.entrenched clauses B.amendment procedures C.written and unwritten aspects D.whether it is unitary or federal Objective Show full explanation
Question 13The major reason why government sets up public corporations is to A.make profitsB. provide employment for politicians C.provide utility services to the public at minimal cost D.reflect the federal character in sitting industries Objective Show full explanation
Question 14The universal adult suffrage means all A.adult citizens can vote B.citizens can voteC.qualified citizens can vote D.literate citizens can voteObjective Show full explanation
Question 15Indirect rule was introduced in Nigeria because A.traditional rulers were powerfulB.there were few administrators in the countryC.the colonialists were poor administratorsD.the native authorities were already well organizedObjective Show full explanation
Question 16Which of the following is not an accepted way of resolving International ConflictsA.DiplomacyB.PropagandaC.Non-military use offereeD.nuclear warObjective Show full explanation
Question 17The following factors favoured the introduction of indirect rule in Nigeria except theA.shortage of manpowerB.shortage of fundsC.existence of educated elitesD.existence of a system of taxationObjective Show full explanation
Question 18Public opinion is very important because itA.Guarantee a free pressB.protects minoritiesC.let the government know what the people wantD.tells the government what action it must takeObjective Show full explanation
Question 19Which branch of government is responsible for implementing laws?A.The public service commissionB.legislatureC.JudiciaryD.ExecutiveObjective Show full explanation
Question 20A major weakness of a unitary system of government is thatA.it is run as a single entityB.the constitution can easily be amendedC.opposition and cross carpeting are extremely difficultD.it encourages the domination of minority groupingObjective Show full explanation
Question 21Joint-stock companies can raise funds fromA.the money marketB.the capital marketC.various sourcesD.governmentObjective Show full explanation
Question 22To protect farmers during a bumper harvest, the government usuallyA.sets a maximum priceB.releases products from the buffer stockC.sells the excess to consumersD.sets a minimum priceObjective Show full explanation
Question 23Contractionary monetary policy is used to A.control inflationB.bridge the deflationary gapC.expand the output levelD.deregulate the economyObjective Show full explanation
Question 24The output approach to measuring national income is based on the computation ofA.final outputB.factor costC.value addedD.profits earnedObjective Show full explanation
Question 25Economic goods are termed scarce goods whenA.not available in sufficient quantities to satisfy all wants for themB.not produced in sufficient quantities to satisfy the effective demand for themC.of high qualityD.of primary importance in satisfying needs of a societyObjective Show full explanation
Question 26The Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission in Nigeria has the primary responsibility forA.ensuring equity in the sharing of fiscal responsibilitiesB.evolving revenue-sharing formulaC.evolving an acceptable wage for public servantsD.maintaining the fiscal supremacy of the central governmentObjective Show full explanation
Question 27In computing national income, transfers are excluded because A.they are not payments for productive activitiesB.the figures reduce the size of national incomeC.it is difficult to get the exact figuresD.they are received only by the poorObjective Show full explanation
Question 28Choice involves opportunity cost because A.available resources are inadequateB.there are many goods to select fromC.goods give different utilitiesD.not all goods have the same priceObjective Show full explanation
Question 29A straight line indifference curve indicates that the two products are A.inferior goodsB.perfect substitutesC.normal goodsD.close substitutesObjective Show full explanation
Question 30The law of demand can be expressed asA.P = f(Qd)B.Qd = f(1/p)C.P = f(1/Qp)D.Qd = f(P)Objective Show full explanation
Question 31A floating policy is an example of A.Marine insurance.B.Actuaries insurance.C.Motor insurance.D.Fire insuranceObjective Show full explanation
Question 32A function generally performed by authorities of both the air and seaports is the A.maintenance of warehouses where goods can be storedB.provision of facilities for loading and unloading of cargoesC.maintenance of security and order at the portsD.provision of facilities for landing and refueling the portsObjective Show full explanation
Question 33A group of companies is a collection of A.subsidiaries and their holding companyB.firmsC.associates and their holding companyD.industriesObjective Show full explanation
Question 35The role of a wholesaler in the channel of distribution is to A.produce goods in large quantities and sell in small quantitiesB.buy goods directly from the manufacturersC.buy goods in large quantities and sell in small quantitiesD.sell Goods directly to the consumersObjective Show full explanation