WAEC Commerce Past Questions & Answers - Page 178

886.

Which of the following encourages trade between regions?

A.

Differences in currencies of countries

B.

Difference in national income of countries

C.

Existence of trade associations

D.

Differences in natural resources

Correct answer is D

One of the major reasons for trade is the difference in the natural resources of each country. No country is an island of its own, no matter how efficient its production factors may have been utilized.

There is always going to be something the region needs and may have to source for it from its neighbors.

887.

Terms of trade is the?

A.

rate at which the central bank discounts first class bills

B.

rate at which a country's exports exchange for its imports

C.

expected rate of returns on an investment

D.

rate of payment for goods and services purchased

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

888.

Which of the following is a feature peculiar to multiple shops?

A.

Central location

B.

Self service

C.

Central buying

D.

One stop shopping

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

889.

A manufacturer of goods that are seasonally will be in dire need of a?

A.

wealthy customer

B.

suitable means of transport

C.

warehouse

D.

large shop frontage

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

890.

Which of the following will not be considered in choosing a channel of distribution?

A.

Nature of product

B.

Preferences of consumers

C.

Volume of sales

D.

Quality of product

Correct answer is D

The quality of the product being sold is not a factor to consider when choosing to either sell directly to consumers or to go through middlemen.

Some of the factors to consider include

  • The Nature of the Product
  • The Nature of the market
  • The Nature of Middlemen
  • The nature and size of the manufacturing unit
  • Government Regulations and Policies
  • Competition