WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 101

501.

Which of the following is an advantage of indigenization ?

A.

Checks exploitation by citizens

B.

Business risks are shared

C.

Fosters self-reliance

D.

Leads to monopoly of power

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

502.

The form of trade practiced by the early men was characterized by

A.

exchange of goods for money

B.

efficient distribution system

C.

exchange of goods for goods

D.

organized warehousing

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

503.

The West African Clearing House(WACH)was established to

A.

dredge the rivers in West Africa for easy navigation

B.

expand the volume of traffic within member countries

C.

cordinate the efforts to member states to tap their natural resources

D.

promote the use of currencies of all members for inter regional trade

Correct answer is D

One of the major aims for the establishment of the West African Clearing House is to promote the use of members' currencies for sub-regional trade and other transactions, bringing about savings in the use of members' foreign reserves.

504.

Which of the following interest holders are settled first in case of a company's liquidation

A.

board of directors

B.

debenture holders

C.

ordinary shareholders

D.

preference shareholders

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

505.

Which of the following sources of capital to a business requires mortgaging specific asset

A.

overdraft

B.

ordinary shares

C.

fixed debenture

D.

trade credit

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.