WAEC Commerce Past Questions & Answers - Page 183

911.

Which of the following will not be considered in choosing a channel of distribution?

A.

Nature of product

B.

Preferences of consumers

C.

Volume of sales

D.

Quality of product

Correct answer is D

The quality of the product being sold is not a factor to consider when choosing to either sell directly to consumers or to go through middlemen.

Some of the factors to consider include

  • The Nature of the Product
  • The Nature of the market
  • The Nature of Middlemen
  • The nature and size of the manufacturing unit
  • Government Regulations and Policies
  • Competition

912.

Who among the following cannot be regarded as an itinerant trader?

A.

Gypsy

B.

Barrow toy

C.

Pediar

D.

Stall owner

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

913.

A bank's undertaking to pay an exporter on behalf of an importer is a?

A.

documentary credit

B.

letter of credit

C.

letter of hypothecation

D.

bill of exchange

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

914.

An organization formed mainly by traders on the same line of business is known as?

A.

trade union

B.

cooperative society

C.

trade association

D.

chamber of commerce

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

915.

The net profit of a business is determined by?

A.

deducting cost of goods sold from sales

B.

deducting purchases from sales

C.

adding commission received to gross profit

D.

deducting all expenses from gross profit and other income

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.