JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1348

6,738.

The law that currently regulates the registration of companies in Nigeria is the?

A.

Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999

B.

Nigeria Enterprises Promotion Decree, 1972

C.

Companies and Allied Matters Decree, 1990

D.

Companies Decree, 1968

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

6,739.

The main difference between the ordinary and preference shareholders is that?

A.

The former receive dividends while the latter do not

B.

The latter are not members of the company while the former are

C.

In the case of winding up, the former are paid first before the latter

D.

The former have voting rights while the latter do not

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

6,740.

Where a company acquires controlling shares of another and the consideration is paid in cash, the entries in the books of the purchases are debit?

A.

Investment and credit cash

B.

Investment and credit shares

C.

Purchases and credit cash

D.

Purchases and credit shares

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.