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Use this above diagram to answer this question. From the table, the mean of the distribution is

  • A. 2.2
  • B. 2.5
  • C. 3
  • D. 4.5
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Use this above diagram to answer this question. What is the median of the distribution?

  • A. 5
  • B. 4
  • C. 3
  • D. 2
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The table below shows an extract from balance of payments for country A. Use the table to answer the questions that follow:
Balance of payments items
 

   Items of transaction  Receipts ($)  Payment ($)
 1  Merchandise (visible trade)  52,000.00  40,000.00
 2  Shipping, other transport and travel  4,000.00  8,000.00
 3  Investment income  20,000.00  5,000.00
 4  Other services  2,500.00  7,500.00
 5  Unrequired transfers  22,800.00  7,000.00
 6  Direct investment  50,000.00  26,000.00
 7  Other long-term capital  254,000.00  289,000.00
 8  Short-term capital  221,000.00  238,000.00

Calculate the:

(a) balance of trade (3 marks)

(b) balance on current account (8 marks)

(c) balance on capital account (6 marks)

(d) balance of payment (3 marks) 

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The table below presents the price and quantity supplied by a palm oil producer. Use the information in the table to answer the following questions.
 

 Price ($)  Quantity Supplied (gallons)
 6  200
 12  300
 18  400
 20  500
 24  600

(a) If the price of palm oil falls from $20.00 to $18.00, calculate the price elasticity of supply. (4 arks)

(b) Interpret your answer in question 2(a) above. (2 marks)

(c) Study the extract below and answer the following questions. The price of palm oil remains at $6.00 per gallon and an increase in the price of a related product causes an increase in the supply of palm oil:
(i) Give a graphical presentation to illustrate this change. (6 marks)
(ii) Indicate the type of supply for the two products. (2 marks)

(d) State reasons that can cause a change in supply. (6 marks)
 

 

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(a) Define occupational mobility of labour. (2 marks)

(b) Identify any four barriers to occupational mobility of labour. (12 marks)

(c) State any two factors that will make labour efficient. (6 marks)

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