WAEC Commerce Past Questions & Answers - Page 231

1,151.

When a company sells shares to existing shareholders at preferential rate, that is called?

A.

Rights issue

B.

Bonus issue

C.

Private placing

D.

Sale by auction

E.

lssue by prospectus

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,152.

Those involved in obtaining the gifts of nature from land and sea are engaged in?

A.

Extractive occupation

B.

Manufacturing occupation

C.

Constructive occupation

D.

Commercial occupation

E.

Direct services

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,153.

Which of the following is not a negotiable instrument?

A.

Share cerficate

B.

Cheque

C.

Bill of Exchange

D.

Dividend warrant

E.

Debenture

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,154.

Which of the following is not a branch of commerce?

A.

Trade

B.

Transport

C.

Warehousing

D.

Production

E.

Banking

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,155.

Which of the following indicates the manufacturer from whom goods are to be bought?

A.

Open indent

B.

Closed indent

C.

Consignment note

D.

Export invoice

E.

Certificate of origin

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.