WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 53

261.

The cost of advertising is ultimately borne by the

A.

manufacturer

B.

consumer

C.

wholesaler

D.

retailer

Correct answer is B

The cost of advertising a product is one of the indirect costs that is included in the sale price of a product. The consumer indirectly pays for advertisement.

262.

A place where dutiable goods are kept until duties on them are paid is known as

A.

private warehouse

B.

public warehouse

C.

bonded warehouse

D.

manufacturer's warehouse

Correct answer is C

A bonded warehouse is a custom operated warehouse, where goods whose excise duties are yet to be paid are kept. They are owned by the government

263.

Which of the following is not a function of an entrepreneur?

A.

Co-ordination

B.

Risk-bearing

C.

Entertaining

D.

Making decision

Correct answer is C

An entrepreneur does not perform the role of entertainment. 

264.

The post office service that allows a traveler without a fixed address to collect his letter is known as

A.

post restante

B.

recorded delivery

C.

speed post

D.

express service

Correct answer is A

Poste restante is a service operated by post offices in which letters and packages are kept at a particular post office until their recipients collect them. In this case, a personal home/office address is not required.

265.

Which of the following note will be sent to a buyer to inform him that the goods he ordered have been dispatched?

A.

Advice note

B.

Delivery note

C.

Credit note

D.

Consignment note

Correct answer is A

An advice note is a document that confirms the receipt and dispatched of customer order.