Question 1If g(x) = 2x+3 and f(x) = sin2x, find g[f(x)] A.2sin2x +3B.2sinx + 3C.2sin2x + 3D.4sin2x + 3 Objective Show full explanation
Question 2Simplify $$\frac{x^2-y^2}{x^2+xy}$$ A.x-y/x+yB.x-y/xC.x+y/xD.1/y+1Objective Show full explanation
Question 3Find the non-zero positive value of x which satisfies the equation $$\begin{vmatrix}x & 1&0 \\ 1 & x&1\\0&1&x \end{vmatrix}$$A.2B.√2C.0D.1 Objective Show full explanation
Question 4If x -1 and x + 1 are both factors of the equation x3 + px2 + qx + 6 = 0, Evaluate p and q A.-6, -1B.6, 1C.1, -1D.6, -6 Objective Show full explanation
Question 5Find a positive value of p if the expression 2x2 - px + p leaves a remainder 6 when divided by x - p A.1B.2C.3D.4 Objective Show full explanation
Question 6The annual profits of a transport business were divided between the two partners A and B in the ratio 3:5. If B receives N3,000 more than A, the total profit was: A.N5, 000B.N1, 800C.N12, 000D.N24, 000E.N8, 000Objective Show full explanation
Question 7The diameter of a metal rod is measured as 23.40cm to four significant figures. What is the maximum error in the measurement? A.0.05cmB.0.5cmC.0.045cmD.0.005cmE.0.004cmObjective Show full explanation
Question 8The ratio of the price of a loaf of bread to the price of a packet of sugar in 1975 was r:t, in 1980 the price of a loaf went up by 25% and that of a packet of sugar by 10%. Their new ratio is now A.40r:50tB.44r:50tC.50r:44tD.55r:44tE.44r:55tObjective Show full explanation
Question 9The sum of $$\frac{77}{8}$$ and $$\frac{11}3$$ is less than the difference between and 1 by A.32/3B.51/4C.61/2D.0E.81/8Objective Show full explanation
Question 10Two distinct sectors in the same circle subtend 100° and 30° respectively at the centre of the circle. Their corresponding arcs are in the ratio A.1:100B.3:1C.5:2D.10:3E.13:30Objective Show full explanation
Question 11The method used to determine the possible outcome of an electoral contest is A.referendum B.plebiscite C.press review D.opinion poll Objective Show full explanation
Question 12The major achievement of the OAU was the A.establishment of democracy in Africa B.promotion of development C.eradication of poverty D.decolonization of Africa Objective Show full explanation
Question 13The pressure group that resorts to unconventional methods of achieving its objectives is called A.interest group B.institutional group C.promotional group D.anomic group Objective Show full explanation
Question 14Under colonial administration, what was the status of the inhabitants of the Lagos Crown Colony? A.British subjects B.British servants C.British citizens D.British settlers Objective Show full explanation
Question 15The ECOWAS tribunal is responsible for A.trying erring member states of ECOWAS B.ensuring compliance with global treaties C.ratifying international treaties D.interpreting ECOWAS treatiesObjective Show full explanation
Question 16A political authority which maintains sovereign power over a specific geographical area is termed as A. Nation B. State C. Country D. Society Objective Show full explanation
Question 17In which system of government are the ceremonial and executive powers usually fused A. Presidential B. Federal C. Democratic D. Parliamentary Objective Show full explanation
Question 18The first Governor-general of colonial Nigeria was A. Sir Hugh Clifford B. Lord Frederick Lugard C. John Macpherson D. Sir James Robertson Objective Show full explanation
Question 19The citizenship of a country may be acquired by an individual through A. Decolonization B. Neutralization C. Naturalization D. Nationalization Objective Show full explanation
Question 20Public corporations are controlled by the following except A. Legislators B. Judges C. Tax-payers D. Convicts Objective Show full explanation
Question 21A company is said to be highly geared if the A.value of fixed interest loans is high compared with share capitalB.value of share capital is high compared with the fixed interest loansC.dividend rate is highD.interest rate is highObjective Show full explanation
Question 22The types of business finance that entitles The holder to fixed rate of dividend is A.Preferred stockB.Common stockC.DebentureD.Bank loanObjective Show full explanation
Question 23A debenture share entitles its holder to A.participate in the annual general meeting of the companyB.Share in the dividend declaredC.Receive a fixed interest on sums investedD.Have a representative on the board of directorsObjective Show full explanation
Question 24Tariffs on imports are meant to A.Prevent a country from becoming a dumping ground for foreign goodsB.Discourage exportsC.Encourage exportsD.Increase the level dependencyObjective Show full explanation
Question 25If a country has a balance of payment crisis, which of the following measures can best bring about an improvement in the short run? A.Large scale importation on foreign goodsB.Investments in capital market abroadC.Large scale export of locally made goodsD.Repayment of debt to her creditors.Objective Show full explanation
Question 26Which of the following is not usually the function of a wholesaler?A.TransportB.StorageC.AdvertisingD.After-sales serviceE.BrandingObjective Show full explanation
Question 27In a normal (typical) demand schedule, the quantity demanded is A.Directly related to priceB.Inversely related to priceC.Proportionally related to supplyD.Independent of priceE.Solely dependent on haggling skillObjective Show full explanation
Question 28Invisible trade refers to trade inA.serviceB.Goods and servicesC.Tangibe goodsD.Short term and long term capitalE.goods that cannot be seenObjective Show full explanation
Question 29Inflation is likely to benefitA.persons with bank savingsB.Persons employed in financialC.DebtorsD.Persons who live on fixed pension fundsE.creditorsObjective Show full explanation
Question 30Surplus in balance of payments leads toA.Inflation or increasing prices generallyB.Increase in foreign reservesC.Decrease in foreign reservesD.Government budget surplusE.None of the aboveObjective Show full explanation
Question 31Which of the following is a function of marketing?A.BrandingB.PlanningC.OrganisingD.ManufacturingObjective Show full explanation
Question 32A component of marketing mix that is put in consumable form a satisfy the consumer isA.productB.promotionC.placeD.priceObjective Show full explanation
Question 33Merchant banks perform all the following functions EXCEPT A.Raising of capital for industryB.Provision of current account facilityC.Management of investment portfoliosD.Provision of credit for overseas tradeObjective Show full explanation
Question 34The most acceptable economics measure For trade protection is to A.Safeguard strategic industriesB.Promote foreign tradeC.Protect infant industriesD.Improve standard of livingObjective Show full explanation
Question 35Export promotion policy is primarily concerned with theA.Processing of raw materials to increase their valueB.Making of international route save for export commoditiesC.Reduction in the number of imported itemsD.Encouragement of the production of export commoditiesObjective Show full explanation