WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 169

841.

A company which acquires more than 50% voting shares of another company is called?

A.

a trust

B.

a cartel

C.

an amalgamation

D.

a consortium

E.

a holding company

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

842.

Which of the following is usually sent to prospective buyer when the seller expects payment of the goods dispatched?

A.

Pro-forma invoice

B.

Advice note

C.

Consignment note

D.

Statement of account

E.

Delivery note

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

843.

Which of the following indicates special crossing on a check? Two parallell lines with

A.

"& Co" and "not negotiable"

B.

the abbreviation "& Co" only

C.

"account payee" only

D.

the name of a particular bank

E.

"not negotiable" only

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

844.

Which of the following is not a function of the Nigerian Ports Authority?

A.

Checking smuggling activities

B.

Handling of goods

C.

Collection of harbour dues

D.

Decongestion of ports

E.

Provision of warehouse facilities

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

845.

Which of the following makes it possible for people to collect their letters at their convenient time ?

A.

Franking

B.

Record Delivery

C.

Post Office Box

D.

Business Reply Service

E.

Telex service

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.