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.

926.

The nominal value of kC Ltd's share is 50k and the market value is 70k. This means that the company's shares are selling

A.

at par

B.

ex dividend

C.

cum dividend

D.

at premium

Correct answer is D

Shares are said to be sold at a premium when it is sold for an amount higher than the nominal value. The amount in excess of the face value is the premium.

In the case, the premium is 20k

927.

Which of the following is not a means of transportation by water

A.

Canoes

B.

Launches

C.

Tramps

D.

Carts

Correct answer is D

A cart is a wheel-like vehicle used for the transportation of farm produce or for the carrying of goods/loads while shopping. They are different types of carts. While the modern and most popular ones are used in shopping malls, a typical cart is usually stripped to a horse who pull them about.

It is not a form of water transportation

928.

Exchange is facilitated by

A.

taxation

B.

quotas

C.

specialization

D.

good supervision

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

929.

A private limited company differs from a public limited company because it

A.

offers rights issues to existing shareholders

B.

has a separate entity from the owners

C.

cannot easily transfer shares

D.

declares dividend

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

930.

Which of the following features is common to all retailers

A.

Operating as sole-proprietors

B.

Selling to the final consumers

C.

Operating with small capital

D.

Selling on hire purchase to consumers

Correct answer is B

Standing as the last man who sells directly to consumers is one of the functions applicable to almost all retailers.