The sum of the 2nd and 5th terms of an arithmetic progression (AP) is 42. If the difference between the 6th and 3rd term is 12, find the

(i) Common difference

(ii) first term

(iii) 20th term.

Most Lecturers are corrupt. Joe is a Lecturer. Which of the following is far from being correct?

• A. Joe may be in the category of corrupt lecturers
• B. Joe, being a lecturer, is probably corrupt
• C. Although Joe is a lecturer, he may not be corrupt
• D. Joe is a good lecturer because he is not corrupt

The effect of changes in the condition of demand on a demand schedule with the price constant is?

• A. A movement along the demand curve
• B. deflation of the demand curve
• C. hyperbola formation by the demand curve
• D. shift of the demand curve

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

Although Etiebet had earlier insisted that he was right, he later ate his words. This means that he later

• A. denied saying so
• B. admitted that he was wrong
• C. apologized for being so rude
• D. realized that he was more correct than he taught

In the process of implementing laws, the executive sometimes performs

• A. judicial function
• B. bureaucratic function
• C. oversight function
• D. legislative function

(a) Explain the term error of closure

(b) Highlight any four sources of error of closure in closed traverse survey

(c) Outline two meaures that could be taken to avoid an error of closure

Which of the following industries is normally located near the source of its raw materials?

• A. Footware industry
• B. Cement industry
• C. Textile industry
• D. Automobile assembly

Find the simple interest on N325 in 5years at 3% per annum.

• A. N48.75K
• B. N50.10K
• C. N75.50K
• D. N15.75K

Which of the following is an example of an agricultural extension method used to disseminate information to farmers?

• A. Crop rotation
• B. Irrigation systems
• C. Farmer field schools
• D. Soil testing

Seven months ago, the people of Okiti town were seen in large numbers staging a peaceful protest against the nonchalant attitude of the provincial government concerning the provision of social amenities in the area. Some of their officials came around and listened to their grievances. Today, things have changed for the better in Okiti town. There is a great improvement in infrastructural development and the people of the area now feel the presence of government in their town.

Which of the following is not portrayed in the write-up above?

• A. The importance of decentralisation
• B. Government responsiveness
• C. Intra-government relations
• D. Freedom of expression