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.

1,671.

Securities that entitle the investor to coupon rates are

A.

bonds

B.

equities

C.

warrants

D.

treasury bills

Correct answer is A

bond is a debt security where the issuer (the borrower) issues the bond for purchase by the bondholder (the lender). It is also known as a fixed income security as a bond usually gives the investor a regular or fixed return in the form of interest payments (sometimes called coupon payments).

1,672.

The promotion and protection of trade industry and agriculture through trade fairs is a function of

A.

NACRDB

B.

NACCIMA

C.

the consumer protection council

D.

the chamber of commerce

Correct answer is D

The Chamber's mission is creating an environment in which businesses can prosper. The main function of a Chamber of Commerce is to promote interest in local business possibilities.

1,673.

The main objective of a trade association is to

A.

protect its members against litigation

B.

boost the trade of its members

C.

secure credit for its members

D.

protect its members against victimization

Correct answer is D

The objective of trade associations is to promote the business interests of the members, exchange views, serve as a platform for discussions and to represent the interests of its members.

1,674.

Given:

opening stock #1,800
purchases #2,800
sales #8,000
closing stock # 350
carriage on sales # 500

calculate the value of the unused stock.

A.

#800

B.

#500

C.

#350

D.

#320

Correct answer is C

Unused stock can also be referred to closing stock. that is the left over stock after sales. In this case closing stock is 350 

1,675.

A company has an authorized capital of 40 million shares at N1 each, out of which 32 million are issued and fully paid-up. What happens to the remaining 8 million shares?

A.

it has been issued but not paid-up

B.

it has been applied for but not issued

C.

it is not paid-up

D.

it has not yet been issued

Correct answer is D

The remaining 8million shares have not been issued out for subscription by the public.