WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 3554

17,766.

The incidence of an increase in tax on a commodity with perfectly inelastic demand will be on the

A.

Wholesaler

B.

Retailer

C.

Government

D.

Consumer

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17,767.

The greatest revenue earning industry in Nigeria is

A.

Construction

B.

Agriculture

C.

Manufacturing

D.

Mining

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17,768.

Which business organization enjoys tax-free point in East Africa?

A.

Co-operative societies

B.

Private limited liability companies

C.

Joint stock companies

D.

Partnerships

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17,769.

Personal savings are generally low in West Africa because of

A.

The level of income of people

B.

The refusal of banks to grant loans

C.

Overpopulation

D.

Cheaper foreign currencies

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17,770.

Which of the following is a function of merchant banks?

A.

Minting of coins

B.

Preparation of government budget

C.

Keeping watch on external reserves of the country

D.

Acting as acceptance houses

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.