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JAMB Economics 2020 Objective — Question 21

Question 21 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Economics 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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If a refinery achieves a reduction in cost by purchasing and transporting crude oil in large quantities, it enjoys

  • A. economies of scaleCorrect
  • B. specialization
  • C. division of labour
  • D. diseconomies of scale

Explanation

Buying and transporting crude oil in bulk lowers the unit cost - a classic case of economies of scale.

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