Commerce questions and answers

Commerce Questions and Answers

Test and improve your knowledge of the fundamentals of buying and selling with these Commerce past questions and answers.

601.

Most foreign trade transaction are paid for through the use of

A.

central bank cheques

B.

bank drafts drawn by commercial banks on their foreign branches

C.

irrevocable and confirmed letters of credit

D.

letters of credit authenticated by the embassies of the respective countries

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

602.

Goods imported into a country for the purpose of re-exporting attracts a rebate known as

A.

customs draw back

B.

export royalty

C.

incentive

D.

export rebate

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

603.

In the channel of distribution, which of the following sets is entirely made up of middlemen?

A.

Wholesalers, retailers and agents

B.

Manufacturers, consumers and retailers

C.

Wholesalers, agents and consumers

D.

Retailers, manufacturers and wholesalers

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

604.

Given:

Opening stock 40 000
Purchases 115 000
Closing stock 60 000
Sales 250 000
What is the cost of goods sold?

A.

N 155 000

B.

N 95 000

C.

N 50 000

D.

N 30 000

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

605.

Profit that is expressed as a percentage of the cost of goods sold is remark-upferred to as

A.

margin

B.

mark-up

C.

gain percent

D.

gross profit

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.