Commerce Past Questions And Answers
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Which of the following involves foreign trade ?
- A. supermarket
- B. Chain stores
- C. Departmental stores
- D. commodity markets
222
The cost of telephone conversation is determined by
- A. number of words spoken
- B. person sending the message
- C. duration of the conversation
- D. urgency of the message conveyed
223
The major achievement of ECOWAS is?
- A. the expansion of regional trade
- B. the emergance of a monetary union
- C. infrastructural development in member countries
- D. mobility of labour among member countries
224
Which of the following is an example of insurable risk?
- A. Change in consumer's taste
- B. The probability of a third world war
- C. Flood resulting from excessive rain in a year
- D. The death of a business partner
225
The selling of goods in small units is normally performed by
- A. chambers of commerce
- B. wholesalers
- C. distributors
- D. retailers
226
The function of money that makes it generally acceptable is
- A. unit of account
- B. store of value
- C. medium of exchange
- D. standard of deferred payment
227
One major advantage of a Credit and thrift Cooperative is that
- A) there are no legal restrictions
- B) each members has a vote during meetings
- C) it encourages saving habit
- D) it can approach government for a loan
228
The nominal value of a share is the same as its?
- A. market value
- B. below par value
- C. above par value
- D. face value
229
When old customers stick to the old place to buy goods and services,it is known as
- A. goodwill
- B. personal factor
- C. window shopping
- D. patronage
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Small-scale retailers continue to exist in spite of the dominance of large firms because they
- A. render personal service
- B. employ few salesmen
- C. can raise large capital from relatives
- D. deal in specific goods

