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Aliyu bought 100 shares at the stock market through a stockbroker. He was told the price each share was N3 cum. div. This means that Aliyu

  • A. is entitled always to a cumulative dividends accruing from the shares
  • B. is entitled to the next dividends due to the shares
  • C. will not be entitled to the next dividends due to the shares
  • D. still owes N3 on the shares which will be subtracted from the dividends
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23

The elimination of fault in a computer programme is called?

  • A. console
  • B. debug
  • C. dump
  • D. loop
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24

(i)Foreign investment (ii) Long-term lending (iii) Short-term lending (iv)Foreign exchange (v) Short-term borrowing. Which combination of the above include capital account in international trade?

  • A. i, iii, and iv
  • B. ii, iii and iv
  • C. ii and v
  • D. i and ii
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25

The three major function unit which the modern computer has are

  • A. the input the processor and the output units
  • B. the black box, output and input units
  • C. BASIC, COBOL and output uits
  • D. BASIC, the processor and PASCAL
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26

Tolu purchase goods from Yemisi and is to pay custom duties before collection. The goods are likely to be collected from.

  • A. a manufacturer's warehouse
  • B. a bonded warehouse
  • C. an importer's warehouse
  • D. a wholesaler's warehouse
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27

The principle of subrogation states that

  • A. an insured person should be indemnifed to the tune of the amount insured
  • B. an insurance company can stand in place of the insured in dealing with third party
  • C. oly a person who is likely to sufferrd loss should take take out an insurance cover
  • D. ther must be a close connection between the actual loss suffered and risk insured
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28

The rate at which a central bank discount first class bills is called the

  • A. fixed rate
  • B. bill rate
  • C. bank rate
  • D. interest rate
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29

A distinction between Comprehensive insurance and Thrid party Insurance is that the latter covers damages

  • A. caused by the insured vehicle
  • B. to the insured vehicle
  • C. cause by the other vehicle
  • D. to the driver of insured vehicle
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30

The overriding advantage of home trade over foreign trade is

  • A. accessibility of seller to buyer
  • B. absence of many documents
  • C. ease in language of transaction
  • D. ease in form of payment
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31

Which of the following document permit an importer to inspect his goods before the arrival of the bill of lading?

  • A. Bill of sight
  • B. Import invoice
  • C. Consular invoice
  • D. Bill of exchange
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32

The document that indicate instant payment of cash for goods whenever the are delivered is

  • A. credit note
  • B. proforma invoice
  • C. debit note
  • D. statement of account
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33

The main document sent to an importer of goods by the exporter are?

  • A. invoice, consular invoice, certificate of orign, fright note, indent and insurance policy
  • B. indent, bill of lading, certificate of orign, invoice and bill of exchange
  • C. certificate of orign, bill of exchange, insurance policy, indent and bill of lading
  • D. bill of lading, invoice insurance policy, consular invoice, certificate of orign and bill of exchange
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34

Kamaldeen is a seller in a hire-purchase agreement with Emeka. By law, Kamaldeen cannot recover the hire purchased goods. This is an instance of a restriction on

  • A. Emeka's right to terminate the agreement
  • B. Kamaldeen's right to re-hire the Goods
  • C. Emeka's right to breach the agreement
  • D. Kamaldeen's right to terminate the agreement
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35

A company which issues a promissory note in lieu of payment for goods purchased

  • A. can refuse to pay ondue date since it is only a promise
  • B. is bound to redeem the note for cash on due date
  • C. is not bound to renew the note before payment
  • D. can return the goods purchase and refuse to pay
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36

Kabir receives two quotations. Ade quotes N 100 less 20% trade discount and 20% cash discount while Benson N100 less 30%trade discount and 10% cash discount. If Kabir wants to take advantage and cash discount, then

  • A. the material should be supplied by Ade
  • B. the material should be supplied by both of them
  • C. the material should be supplied by Benson
  • D. Benson should be ask to reduce his trade discount
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37

The term โ€˜5 Net 7โ€™ on an invoice means that?

  • A. 5% discount will be allowed on the price charged if payment is made within seven days
  • B. 5% discount will be allowed on the price charged if payment is made after seven days
  • C. 5% surcharge will be made unless payment is made within seven days
  • D. 5% dicount will be allowed on the charged if the goods are bought within seven days
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38

The document represents a

  • A. Bill of exchange
  • B. Cheque
  • C. Money order
  • D. A. Promissory note
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39

Use the document below to answer question

Okon Etim Esin is the?

  • A. debtor
  • B. creditor
  • C. exporter
  • D. importer
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40

Which of the following is not a veritable source of funds to a public limited company?

  • A. government financial grant
  • B. advances and loan from banks
  • C. internally generated funds
  • D. funds from the sale of shares
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41

A business whose owners enjoys loan facilities on the basis of personal goodwill is a?

  • A. commercial bank
  • B. thrift society
  • C. co-operative society
  • D. community bank
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42

An abridged version of a company’s income statement for 11993 contains the following information:
N
Turnover 286.5
cost of goods sold 147.5
overhead and other expenses 85.5
Taxes due for the year 26.9

What was the company’s profit before tax for 1993?

  • A. 26.9 million
  • B. 53.5 million
  • C. 139.2 million
  • D. 286.5 million
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