WAEC Commerce Past Questions & Answers - Page 41

201.

The last link in the channel of distribution is the

A.

retailer

B.

consumer

C.

wholesaler

D.

producer

Correct answer is B

The consumer is the last link in the channel of distribution. Production and distribution is complete only when goods reaches the final consumer

202.

Which of the following are elements of a valid contract?

A.

Dishcarge and performance

B.

Offer and acceptance

C.

Age and maturity

D.

Promise and capacity

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

203.

One of the advantages of air transport over other forms of transport is

A.

safety

B.

flexibility

C.

cost

D.

speed

Correct answer is D

Air transportation is the fastest means of transportation

204.

That portion of the share capital which the company has asked the shareholders to pay for is known as

A.

authorized capital

B.

paid-up capital

C.

issued capital

D.

called-up capital

Correct answer is D

Called up share capital is shares issued to investors, under the understanding that the shares will be paid for at a later date or in installments.

205.

The co-operative society that performs a combination of the functions of other types of cooperatives is called

A.

consumer cooperative

B.

multipurpose cooperative

C.

producer cooperative

D.

thrift and credit cooperative

Correct answer is B

multi-purpose cooperative-combines 2 or more of the business activities of these different types of cooperatives, e.g credit lending and production, production and provision of goods and services, etc.