A student in Obu'pu Secondary School discovers that he simultaneously needs a pen, an exercise...

ECONOMICS
JAMB 1995

A student in Obu'pu Secondary School discovers that he simultaneously needs a pen, an exercise book, an eraser and a ruler, but that he can purchase only one of these items. What is the first thing he is expected to do?

  • A. Check how much he has
  • B. Find out which is the cheapest of the items
  • C. Draw up a scale of preference
  • D. Weigh the opportunity cost of each item against the other

Correct Answer: C. Draw up a scale of preference



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