WAEC Commerce Past Questions & Answers - Page 34

166.

The development of commerce was encouraged by the desire to

A.

get goods and services of others

B.

work with others

C.

create wealth for the nation

D.

satisfy all wants and needs

Correct answer is D

The satisfaction of economic and human needs is the bedrock of commerce

167.

The completion of the production process by grading and branding of goods is a function of the

A.

transporter

B.

wholesaler

C.

retailer

D.

consumer

Correct answer is B

 Many wholesalers sort out goods according to size, shape, quality, etc. They break the goods into small lots, repack them and put their own brand names. In this way, they perform the functions of packing, branding and grading.

168.

Which of the following pieces of information would be found in a typical debit note

A.

Customer code

B.

Date of invoice

C.

Brief reason for the debit

D.

E & O.E

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

169.

Rights issue is the

A.

individual's right to be issued shares n subscription

B.

right of shareholders to voteon issues

C.

preferntial right to returns on shares

D.

shares offered to existing shareholders at a cheaper price

Correct answer is D

Right isues is an issue of shares offered at a special price by a company to its existing shareholders in proportion to their holding of old shares.

170.

The relationship which subsists between between two or more persons carrying on a business with a view to profit" is

A.

cooperative society

B.

partnership

C.

public limited company

D.

credit union

Correct answer is B

A partnership is an arrangement between two or more people to oversee business operations and share its profits and liabilities.