Commerce questions and answers

Commerce Questions and Answers

Test and improve your knowledge of the fundamentals of buying and selling with these Commerce past questions and answers.

731.

The charge paid to a ship owner for the unused part of a ship is known as

A.

penalty

B.

dock dues

C.

dead freight

D.

demurrage

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

732.

The ratio between a country's exports and her imports prices is the

A.

balance of trade

B.

balance of payments

C.

terms of trade

D.

exchange rate

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

733.

"Net 3 months" on an invoice means the buyer will

A.

pay interest after 3 months

B.

gets discount if he pays within 3 months

C.

pay full invoice amount after 3 months

D.

have discount if he pays after 3 months

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

734.

Which of the following is engaged in commercial occupation?

A.

a brick layer

B.

an engineer

C.

an insurance broker

D.

a barber

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

735.

In a hire purchase contract, the customer becomes the legal owner of the goods by

A.

paying the last installment

B.

paying the first installment

C.

taking possession of the goods

D.

paying half the purchase price

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.