WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 191

951.

The economic goals of public corporation is to

A.

Maximize profits

B.

Expand assets

C.

Minimize cost

D.

Provide essential services

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

952.

The shares which do not carry any fixed rate of dividend are known as

A.

Debenture

B.

Cumulative preference shares

C.

Ordinary shares

D.

Participating preferencial shares

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

953.

One advantage of the sole proprietor is that

A.

Control and supervise is under one man

B.

Accounts must be publisized

C.

It is always successful

D.

Funds are easy to obtain

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

954.

Which of the following is a type of business organization?

A.

Stock exchange

B.

Insurance company

C.

Chain stores

D.

Co-operative

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

955.

The most common type of business in West African countries is

A.

Joint-stock companies

B.

Sole proprietorships

C.

Partnership

D.

Public enterprises

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.