WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 36

176.

Encouraging a high quality of members' products through the circulation of research information is a function of

A.

Manufacturers Association

B.

Trade Union

C.

Employers AssociationConsumers Association

D.

Consumers Association

Correct answer is A

Manufacturers Association of Nigeria also known as MAN is a trade group headquartered in Lagos. The group act as a platform that manufacturers use to influence economic, industrial, labour and social policy within Nigeria. They encouraging a high quality of members' products through the research

177.

When C.I.F is quoted on an invoice, it means that the price includes the

A.

cost of goods only

B.

cost of insurance only

C.

cost of carriage only

D.

cost, insurance and carriage

Correct answer is D

CIF means Cost, Insurance, and Freight. That is ,the seller is obligated but not restricted to : Taking care of export customs clearance formalities at origin

178.

Before the advent of legal tender and credit instrument, which of the following was used as a medium of exchanged?

A.

Currency notes

B.

Cowries

C.

Cheques

D.

Bankdrafts

Correct answer is B

Cowries where used as a medium of exchange by traders during the barter system. The cowrie currency had enabled the economy to overcome the inherent problems of the barter exchange system.

179.

Which of the following distinguishes home trade from foreign trade?

A.

Payments are easily arranged

B.

Taxies are levied

C.

Goods have to be warehoused

D.

Middlemen are not required

Correct answer is A

In a home or domestic trade, payment for goods and services are less cumbersome and easily arranged unlike foreign trade that is prone with the problem of different currencies and exchange rate

180.

Banks settle their indebtedness in the

A.

discount house

B.

stock exchange market

C.

commercial bank

D.

clearing house

Correct answer is D

A clearing house is a bankers' establishment where cheques and bills from member banks are exchanged, so that only the balances need be paid in cash.