The Multiple Choice Questions Blog

Why might a government encourage a monopoly?

Select ONE answer:

1. It can compete against foreign firms.
2. It can have high average costs.
3. It can make excessive profits.
4. It can prevent innovation.

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

This multiple choice question is suitable for Economics KS4 and KS5 classes.

The answer is 1

1. Correct
2. Not correct
3. Not correct
4. Not correct

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A large pizza chain in the US decided to sell sandwiches as well to try to increase its revenue.
Which term describes this change?

Select ONE answer:

1. diversification
2. externalities
3. horizontal merger
4. vertical merger

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

This multiple choice question is suitable for Economics KS4 and KS5 classes.

The answer is 1

1. Correct
2. Not correct
3. Not correct
4. Not correct

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The table shows a firm’s total revenue and total cost at different levels of output.

Which level of output gives maximum profit?

Select ONE answer:

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

This multiple choice question is suitable for Economics KS4 and KS5 classes.

The answer is 4

1. Not correct (15-15*10 = £0)
2. Not correct (20-18*20 = £40)
3. Not correct (25-20*30 = £150)
4. Correct (30-21*40 = £360)

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What benefit is likely to result from the extension of specialisation within manufacturing?

Select ONE answer:

1. For a consumer, there are more individually made goods available.
2. For a consumer, there could be a lower cost of living.
3. For an employee, job satisfaction will increase.
4. For an employee, the nature of work is more varied.

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

This multiple choice question is suitable for Economics KS4 and KS5 classes.

The answer is 2

1. Not correct
2. Correct
3. Not correct
4. Not correct

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What is found in a competitive market?

Select ONE answer:

1. Every firm earns large profits.
2. Firms with limited capital can enter the market.
3. The costs of production are always lower than in a monopoly.
4. There is limited choice for consumers.

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

This multiple choice question is suitable for Economics KS4 and KS5 classes.

The answer is 2

1. Not correct
2. Correct
3. Not correct
4. Not correct

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