WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 35

171.

Liquid capital in a business means the

A.

movable assets of the business

B.

authorised capital

C.

issued capital

D.

assets easily convertible to cash

Correct answer is D

Liquid capital, or fluid capital is a readily convertible asset, such as money or other bearer economic instruments, as opposed to a long term asset like real estate.  It is the asset that is easily converted to cash

172.

Trade as a division of commerce is usually classified into

A.

retail and whole sale

B.

import and export

C.

home and foreign

D.

visible and invisible

Correct answer is C

Trade is divided into;
- Home or domestic trade
- Foreign or international trade

173.

Using symbols, letters, name or combination of these by a company to distinguish its products is

A.

product cycle

B.

marketing mix

C.

trade mark

D.

market segmentation

Correct answer is C

Trade mark is a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product.

174.

Which of the following is not a function of Ports Authority?

A.

Providing facilities for loading and off-loading of vessels

B.

Collection of dock dues

C.

Providing enough ships for the country

D.

Dredging of harbours

Correct answer is C

Option C is not a function of ports authority. Ships can be owned by anyone 

175.

A voluntary association of business executives within a locality is known as

A.

Trade Union

B.

Consumers' Association

C.

Chamber of Commerce

D.

Trade Association

Correct answer is C

Chamber of commerce; a local association to promote and protect the interests of the business community in a particular place.