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.

2,216.

When a share is bought at a rate below the par value, it is said to have been sold?

A.

at a discount

B.

cum div

C.

at a premium

D.

ax-div

E.

pro-rata

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,217.

A'bear' on the stock exchanges sells share in anticipation of?

A.

a fall in price

B.

a rise in price

C.

a change in price

D.

the liquidation of the company concerned

E.

new issues

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,218.

Which of the following enhances the leading powers of commercial banks?

A.

High bank rate

B.

Increased cash reserve ratio

C.

Provision for bad and doubtful debts

D.

Decreased liquidity ratio

E.

Increased Capital base

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,219.

The naria is legal tender because it is?

A.

recongnizable

B.

backed by law

C.

generally acceptable

D.

homogeneous

E.

portable

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,220.

A document issued by the government authorizing a person to take goods out of the country for sale abroad is known as?

A.

export licence

B.

import licence

C.

dock warrant

D.

bill of lading

E.

consular invoice

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.