JAMB Economics 2012 Question 6

Question 6

Tools of Economic Analysis

Use the pie chart below to answer the question.
If the GDP is ₦60 billion, what is the difference between the contributions of oil and manufacturing sectors?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.₦11.7 billion
  2. B.₦13.3 billion
  3. C.₦21.7 billion
  4. D.₦26.6 billion.
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Answer: B (₦13.3 billion)

Explanation

Manufacturing's angle = 360° − (160° + 90° + 30°) = 80°. Difference = (160 − 80)/360 × ₦60bn = ₦13.3 billion.