WAEC Commerce Past Questions & Answers - Page 43

211.

Which of the following ancillary services makes it possible for goods to be where they are required?

A.

Communication

B.

Banking

C.

Transportation

D.

Insurance

Correct answer is C

Transportation is among the more vital economic activities for a business. By moving goods from locations where they are sourced to locations where they are demanded, transportation provides the essential service of linking a company to its suppliers and customers.

212.

A firm on the stock exchange which agrees to buy shares not bought after a public offer is

A.

a broker

B.

a stag

C.

a jobber

D.

an underwriter

Correct answer is C

A jobber is a principal or wholesaler who dealt only on the Stock Exchange with brokers, not directly with the public.

213.

The publication of facts from a firm's product is called

A.

merchandizing

B.

exhibition

C.

feature articles

D.

mass advertising

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

214.

Which of the following is not contained in a deed of partnership?

A.

Names and addresses of partners

B.

Ratio for sharing profits and losses

C.

Investment of each partner

D.

Rate of taxation

Correct answer is D

A deed of partnership usually contains the following information and regulations: Fundamental details about the partnership such as its business name, the names of its members (partners), business address and the type of the business activities conducted. The amount of capital invested by each partner.

215.

The practice of selling the product below the cost price to attract customers to a shop is known as

A.

hedging

B.

loss leader

C.

skimming

D.

under-invoicing

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.