Post UTME Past Questions Agent
Post-UTME Past Questions - Original materials are available here - Download PDF for your school of choice + 1 year SMS alerts

2008 WAEC Economics Theory The table below shows the budgetary allocation of a country to selected sectors of the...

Economics
WAEC 2008

The table below shows the budgetary allocation of a country to selected sectors of the economy in a particular year. Study the table carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Sectors Amount ( $ Million)
Education 6,250
Mining 2,150
Agriculture 4,300
Communication 2,400
Health 2,900

(a) Present the above information contained in the table in the form of a pie chart. (Show your workings clearly). [12 marks] 
(b) Distinguish between a budget surplus and a budget deficit. [8 marks] 

Post UTME Past Questions Agent
Post-UTME Past Questions - Original materials are available here - Download PDF for your school of choice + 1 year SMS alerts
WAEC and NECO CBT Software for Computers and Laptops - Candidates, Schools, Centres, Resellers - 100% Offline -Download Now
Explanation

(a) Total amount budgeted: $6,250 + $2,150 + $4,300 + $2,400 + $2,900 = $18,000.
      Education = \(\frac{6,250}{18,000}\) x 360 = 125°
      Mining = \(\frac{2,150}{18,000}\) x 360 = 43°
      Agriculture = \(\frac{4,300}{18,000}\) x 360 = 86°
      Communication = \(\frac{2,400}{18,000}\) x 360 = 48°
      Health = \(\frac{2,900}{18,000}\) x 360 = 58°


A pie chart showing budgetary allocations of a country for selected sectors of the economy.

(b) A budget surplus occurs when a governments planned revenue is more that its planned expenditure.
     While a budget deficit occurs when the planned expenditure is more than the planned revenue.


Report an Error Ask A Question Download App
WAEC and NECO CBT App for Mobile Devices - Candidates, Schools, Centres, Resellers - 100% Offline -Download Now
Post-UTME Past Questions - Original materials are available here - Download PDF for your school of choice + 1 year SMS alerts
Post UTME Past Questions Agent

Contributions ({{ comment_count }})

Please wait...

{{ settings.no_comment_msg ? settings.no_comment_msg : 'There are no comments' }}

Quick Questions

Post your Contribution

Please don't post or ask to join a "Group" or "Whatsapp Group" as a comment. It will be deleted. To join or start a group, please click here

{{ quote.posted_by.display_name }}
{{ settings.form_textarea_description }}
 
Your School's Whatsapp Group - Join Us now
WAEC and NECO CBT App for Mobile Devices - Candidates, Schools, Centres, Resellers - 100% Offline -Download Now
Post UTME Past Questions Agent
WAEC and NECO CBT Software for Computers and Laptops - Candidates, Schools, Centres, Resellers - 100% Offline -Download Now
Post-UTME Past Questions - Original materials are available here - Download PDF for your school of choice + 1 year SMS alerts
Post-UTME Past Questions - Original materials are available here - Download PDF for your school of choice + 1 year SMS alerts
Post UTME Past Questions Agent
Your School's Whatsapp Group - Join Us now
WAEC and NECO CBT App for Mobile Devices - Candidates, Schools, Centres, Resellers - 100% Offline -Download Now