WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 335

1,671.

One of the major benefits of commerce to government is to

A.

improve the standard of living

B.

generate revenue for growth and development

C.

encourage cooperation among public organisations

D.

encourage the development of socio-cultural values

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,672.

Which of the following is not suitable for fire purchase?

A.

Textiles

B.

Furniture

C.

Refrigerators

D.

Printing machine

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,673.

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.

1,674.

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.

1,675.

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.