WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 97

481.

Terms of trade is the

A.

rate at which the central bank discounts first class bills

B.

rate at which a country's exports exchange for its imports

C.

expected rate of returns on an investment

D.

rate of payment for goods and services purchased

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

482.

Which of the following is a feature peculiar multiple shops?

A.

Central Location

B.

Self Service

C.

Central Buying

D.

One stop shopping

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

483.

A manufacturer of goods that are seasonally demanded will be in dire need of a

A.

wealthy customer

B.

suitable means of transport

C.

warehouse

D.

large house frontage

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

484.

Which of the following will not be considered in choosing a channel of distribution?

A.

Nature of product

B.

Preferences of customers

C.

Volume of sales

D.

Quality of product

Correct answer is D

Channels of distribution are the processes or intermediaries through which a product or service travels before reaching the final customer. These channels often include wholesalers, distributors, retailers, and online stores.

The quality of a product is not a factor to consider when choosing your preferred channel of distribution, rather, you have to consider the nature of the products (whether it is perishable or not), the size of the distribution ( large or small scale), location of the market/customers, among others.

485.

Who among the following cannot be regarded as an itinerant trader

A.

Gypsy

B.

Barrow boy

C.

Pedlar

D.

Stall owner

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.