WAEC Economics 2004 Question 4

Question 4

Basic Concepts

A carpenter's consumer goods include I. a kilogram of rice II. 3 pairs of shoes III. 4 pairs of socks IV. 3 screw-drivers.

  1. A.I and IV only
  2. B.I, II, III and IV
  3. C.I, II and IV only
  4. D.I, II and III only
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (I, II and III only)

Explanation

Rice, shoes and socks satisfy the carpenter's personal wants; screwdrivers are tools for his work, so they are capital goods.