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WAEC Economics 2020 Objective — Question 10

Question 10 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Economics 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A consumer is in equilibrium when

  • A. his market supply is equal to his market demand
  • B. he maximizes satisfaction from spending his incomeCorrect
  • C. the market is also in equilibrium
  • D. he has consumed all he wants

Explanation

A consumer reaches equilibrium when they allocate their income across goods in a way that maximizes total satisfaction (utility).

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