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O-LevelEconomicsThe basic economic problem2281/12 · May/June 2016 · Q31 Mark

What is the best example of the existence of the economic problem?

Agovernment provides accommodation for all those who are homeless.
Bpolice force has a lengthening list of unsolved crimes.
CJanitha hands her homework in at the last permitted deadline.
DMusa completes his journey without putting petrol in his car.

✓ Correct answer

B: police force has a lengthening list of unsolved crimes.

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The basic economic problem, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Economics, May/June 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 3.

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