WAEC Commerce Past Questions & Answers - Page 161

801.

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.

802.

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.

803.

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.

804.

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.

805.

One of the demerits of sole trading is

A.

quick decision taking

B.

flexibility in operation

C.

unlimited liability

D.

pride of ownership

E.

ease of commencement

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.