A population of sloths lives in a forest. New trees start to take over the forest, and these new trees make it easier for sloths with longer arms to climb them. The sloths with longer arms survive longer and produce more offspring than their shorter-armed counterparts. The sloths with the shortest arms die quickly and do not produce many offspring. What can you predict will happen to the average arm length of the sloths in this population over time?

• A. The average arm length of sloths in this population will increase.
• B. The average arm length of sloths in this population will decrease.
• C. The average arm length of sloths in this population will decrease and then increase.
• D. The average arm length of sloths in this population will stay the same.

The office of the Prime Minister in Nigeria was created in

• A. 1951
• B. 1954
• C. 1959
• D. 1957

Which of the following types of unemployment results from changes in the pattern of aggregate demand ?

• A. Technological unemployment
• B. Stuctural unemployment
• C. Frictional unemployment
• D. Seasonal unemployment

Given is the graph of the relation \(y = ax^{2} + bx + c\) where a, b and c are constants. Use the graph to :

(a) find the roots of the equation \(ax^{2} + bx + c = 0\);

(b) determine the values of constants a, b and c in the relation using the values of the coordinates P and Q and hence write down the relation illustrated in the graph

(c) find the maximum value of y and the corresponding value of x at this point.

(d) find the values of x when y = 2.

The drunkard as depicted in the picture will not likely perform his parental role because

• A. his action constitutes bad influence
• B. rehabilitation facilities are not available
• C. drinking problem is associated with the poor
• D. he has a large family to cater for

The Makkahs were opposed to Muhammad (SAW) because he preached primarily against _____

• A. Music and dancing
• B. Drinking and smoking
• C. Murder and suicide
• D. Idolatry and exploitation

The most suitable channel for the sale of an aircraft is?

• A. manufacturer-wholesaler-retailer-consumer
• B. manufacture-wholesaler-consumer
• C. manufacturer - retailer - consumer
• D. manufacturer - consumer

If the total discount allowed in a cash book was N230 and the total discount received was N255, which of the following is true concerning the two discounts?

• A. They must be balanced in the cash book and the difference taken to the debtors ledger
• B. They must be balanced in the cash book and the difference taken to the trial balance
• C. They should not be balanced in the cash book before being taking to the trial balance
• D. They should not appear in the trial balance as they were already either received or paid out

The best way of solving transportation problems in a cosmopolitan city is

• A. use of air transport system
• B. construction of feeder roads
• C. purchase of many speed boats and ships
• D. integrated transport system involving all modes

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. Ogiri takes after his father, he fawns upon anyone with influence.

• A. Like his father, Ogiri likes to flatter people with influence in society
• B. Like his father, Ogiri hates influential people
• C. Ogiri, who always follows his father, tries to act an influential man
• D. Ogiri, who looks like his father, follows rich and influential people about