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.

2,221.

A trade deficit means that?

A.

the balance of trade is favourable

B.

exports are less than imports

C.

imports are less than export

D.

exports are decreasing

E.

the balance of payments is unfavourable

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,222.

A merchant wholesaler is one who?

A.

takes title to the goods he sells

B.

does not own the goods he sells

C.

earns a commision for serving as an agent

D.

sometimes makes retail sales

E.

engages in merchandizing

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,223.

When a seller sends pro-forma invoice to a potential customer, it is?

A.

an indication that the seller is out of business

B.

an indication that the goods are out of stock

C.

a polite way of asking him to return the goods already purchased

D.

an invitation to the purchaser to buy on hire-purchase

E.

an indication that credit will not be granted

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,224.

A documents which a retailer sends to a wholesaler requesting him to supply items is called?

A.

a letter of inquiry

B.

a catalogue

C.

an invoice

D.

an order

E.

a tender invoice

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,225.

The use of catalogues is associated with?

A.

hawkers

B.

roadside traders

C.

mobile shops

D.

chain stores

E.

mail-order business

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.