WAEC Commerce Past Questions & Answers - Page 9

41.

In insurance, risks that have no statistics for their calculations are

A.

insurable risks

B.

certain risks

C.

un-insurable risks

D.

uncertain risks

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

42.

The throwing of goods over board to prevent a ship from sinking is known as

A.

floatsam

B.

abandonement

C.

jettison

D.

particular average

Correct answer is C

Jettison: throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship.The deliberate throwing overboard of cargo, or of part of the vessel's superstructure, equipment or stores, in the event of an emergency. Cargo or equipment might be jettisoned to lighten a vessel to relieve it from a strand, to stabilize it during a storm, or to get rid of flammables or explosives during a fire.

43.

Buildings and machinery purchased for use in business are examples of

A.

current assets

B.

fixed assets

C.

capital employed

D.

paid up capital

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

44.

Small-scale retailers continue to exist in spite of the dominance of large firms because they

A.

render personal service

B.

employ few salesmen

C.

can raise large capital from relatives

D.

deal in specific goods

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

45.

The target of all marketing activities is the

A.

consumer

B.

middleman

C.

producer

D.

distributor

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.