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.

871.

Taxes on imported foreign goods are also known as

A.

excise duties

B.

tariffs

C.

ad valorem taxes

D.

dock dues

Correct answer is B

tariff is a tax imposed by one country on the goods and services imported from another country

872.

The last link in the channel of distribution is the

A.

retailer

B.

consumer

C.

wholesaler

D.

producer

Correct answer is B

The consumer is the last link in the channel of distribution. Production and distribution is complete only when goods reaches the final consumer

873.

Which of the following are elements of a valid contract?

A.

Dishcarge and performance

B.

Offer and acceptance

C.

Age and maturity

D.

Promise and capacity

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

874.

One of the advantages of air transport over other forms of transport is

A.

safety

B.

flexibility

C.

cost

D.

speed

Correct answer is D

Air transportation is the fastest means of transportation

875.

That portion of the share capital which the company has asked the shareholders to pay for is known as

A.

authorized capital

B.

paid-up capital

C.

issued capital

D.

called-up capital

Correct answer is D

Called up share capital is shares issued to investors, under the understanding that the shares will be paid for at a later date or in installments.