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.

1,471.

Dumping means selling goods abroad

A.

at a lower price than in the home market

B.

at a higher price than in the home market

C.

at the same price as in the home market

D.

on credit in the foreign market

E.

for ready cash in the foreign market

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,472.

An agent who guarantees payments for goods sold is

A.

a factor

B.

a del credere agent

C.

a broker

D.

a partner

E.

an aunctioneer

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,473.

The shares of XYZ Plc are quoted at the stock exchange by a jobber at 85k for k share. How much will Alabi, an investor who buys 500 shares pay?

A.

#675.00

B.

#425.00

C.

#250.00

D.

#175.00

E.

#75.00

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,474.

A foreign order which instructs an agent to buy certain goods at a particular place called

A.

letter of credit

B.

letter of attorney

C.

open indent

D.

closed indent

E.

bill of laden

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,475.

A group of people in the same line of business who come together for the interest of its members is called

A.

Chamber of Commerce

B.

trade association

C.

trade union

D.

consortium

E.

cartel

Correct answer is B

A trade association is made up of people within the same industry that comes together for the purpose of improving the interest of its members. An association of timber wood sellers or manufacturers association of Nigeria is an example of a trade association.

A trade union on the other hand is also made up of people in various industries who come together to secure improvements in pay, benefits, working conditions, or social and political status through collective bargaining. An example is ASUU, Nigeria labour Congress, etc

While unions focus on relations with their employer, associations are interested in catering to their individual needs.