WAEC Commerce Past Questions & Answers - Page 3

11.

The portion of share capital which the company has asked shareholder to pay is?

A.

called-up capital

B.

authorized capital

C.

paid-up capital

D.

unpaid capital

Correct answer is A

The authorized capital of a company is the maximum amount of share capital that the company is authorized by its constitutional documents to issue to shareholders.

Paid-up capital is the amount of money a company has received from shareholders in exchange for shares of stock. Paid-up capital is created when a company sells its shares on the primary market directly to investors.

Unpaid share capital is where none of the monies due for an allotment of shareswhich have been issued has been paid. It is quite common in smaller companies for the share capital to be unpaid and remain due to the company indefinitely.

 "called up capital "The value of the issued shares that have remained fully or partially unpaid, and whose holders have now been called upon to pay all the unpaid balance.

12.

which of the following is a source of short term finance

A.

hire purchase

B.

overdraft

C.

lease

D.

debenture

Correct answer is B

An overdraft is an extension of credit from a lending institution when an account reaches zero. Overdrafts come with interest and additional fees and should only be used sparingly. An overdraft will allow you to borrow money through your current account. Usually there’s a charge. You might request one from your bank or your account might automatically offer you an overdraft

Loan (such as an overdraft) with or without a fixed maturity date, can be recalled anytime (often on a 24-hour notice) by the lender and must be paid in full on the date of demand. Also, the borrower can pay off a demand loan at any time without incurring early-payment penalties. Also called call loan or money at call.

13.

Which is a Public Monopoly?

A.

John Holt Nigeria plc

B.

Lever Brothers Nigeria plc

C.

National Electric Power Authority

D.

PZ Nigeria plc

E.

United Africa Company Ltd

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

14.

In which service will a sole trader NOT be found?

A.

business consultant

B.

electrician

C.

decorator

D.

National Electric Power Authority

E.

surveyor

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

15.

What is the working capital as at December 31,1992?

A.

N65 250

B.

N60 000

C.

N48 650

D.

N41 950

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.