Waec 1999 Commerce Past Questions And Answers

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1

A major cost component of running a mail order firm is the

  • A. printing of catalogues
  • B. paying salemen's salaries
  • C. renting shops
  • D. travelling expenses
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2

The counterfoil of a cheque book enables the drawer to

  • A. request for a new cheque book
  • B. reconcile his book of accounts
  • C. know who the debtors are
  • D. obtain an overdraft from the bank
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3

A bill of exchange becomes negotiable when it is

  • A. accepted
  • B. protested
  • C. dishonoured
  • D. discounted
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4

Insurance is necessary because of the need to

  • A. pool resources together
  • B. meet uncertainties in future
  • C. make profit
  • D. lend money to individuals
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5

(a)Explain five reasons why a manufacturer may engage in personal selling.

(b) Explain five characteristics of Sole Proprietorship.

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6

What is the purpose of a debit note? To

  • A. reduce the credit in the buyer's account
  • B. reduce the debit charged to an invoice
  • C. compensate for damaged goods returned
  • D. allow for rebate
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7

(a)Explain five reasons why consumers need protection.

(b) State five government legislation aimed at consumer protection.

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8

Trade discount is given to the buyer for

  • A. prompt payment
  • B. credit purchase
  • C. cash purchase
  • D. retailer's mark-up
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9

A public Limited Company whose nominal capital is made up of 400,000 ordinary shares of 50k each, decided to issue 50% of it to the public and realized only 50% of the amount due What is the called-up capital

  • A. #50,000.00
  • B. #100,000.00
  • C. #200,000.00
  • D. #400,000.00
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10

Direct selling by a producer to a consumer is possible when the

  • A. goods have to be made on demand
  • B. manufacturer has a good knowlegde of the market
  • C. customer buys in small quantities
  • D. goods are fashionable
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