Commerce JAMB, WAEC, NECO AND NABTEB Official Past Questions

43

Gross profit is correctly ascertained by

  • A. adding opening stock to purchases
  • B. adding closing stock to sales
  • C. subtracting returns outwards from purchases
  • D. subtracting returns inwards from sales
  • E. subtracting cost of goods sold from sales
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44

A supplier who needs to make additional charges for goods delivered will send

  • A. a debit note
  • B. a credit note
  • C. a consignment note
  • D. a advice note
  • E. a delivery note
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45

A supplier who needs to make additional charges for goods delivered will send

  • A. a debit note
  • B. a credit note
  • C. a consignment note
  • D. a advice note
  • E. a delivery note
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46

The basic principles upon which International Trade is carried on among countries is

  • A. specialization
  • B. absolute cost advantage
  • C. comparative cost advantage
  • D. division of labour
  • E. scarcity
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47

Balance of trade is said to be favourable when

  • A. visible imports exceed visible imports
  • B. invisible exports exceed visible imports
  • C. invisible imports exceed visible exports
  • D. visible exports exceed visible imports
  • E. visible exports exceed invinsible imports
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48

One way of importing goods without the use of foreign exchange is through

  • A. exchange controls
  • B. entrepot trade
  • C. quota
  • D. tarriffs
  • E. counter trade
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49

Which of the following assists a Nigerian producer to participate in trade fairs and exhibitions abroad?

  • A. Nigerian Ports Plc
  • B. Shipping and Clearing Agents
  • C. Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
  • D. Customs and Excise Authority
  • E. Nigerian Exports Promotion Council
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50

Which of the following assists a Nigerian producer to participate in trade fairs and exhibitions abroad?

  • A. Nigerian Ports Plc
  • B. Shipping and Clearing Agents
  • C. Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
  • D. Customs and Excise Authority
  • E. Nigerian Exports Promotion Council
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51

A partner who contributes to the capital but does not take part in running the business is known as

  • A. a sleeping partner
  • B. an active partner
  • C. a general partner
  • D. a nominal partner
  • E. a limited partner
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52

Which of the following guides the operations of a Partnership?

  • A. Memorandum of Association
  • B. Articles of Association
  • C. Certificate of trading
  • D. Certificate of Incorporation
  • E. The Deed
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53

Which of the following guides the operations of a Partnership?

  • A. Memorandum of Association
  • B. Articles of Association
  • C. Certificate of trading
  • D. Certificate of Incorporation
  • E. The Deed
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54

An agency that is involved in moving goods or people from place to place for a fee is called

  • A. courier agent
  • B. consignor
  • C. manufacturer
  • D. common carrier
  • E. factor
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55

An agency that is involved in moving goods or people from place to place for a fee is called

  • A. courier agent
  • B. consignor
  • C. manufacturer
  • D. common carrier
  • E. factor
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56

Which of the following is not a means of water transport?

  • A. Liner
  • B. Tanker
  • C. Barge
  • D. Tramp
  • E. Truck
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57

The capital of a company indicated in the Memorandum of Association is known as

  • A. authorized capital
  • B. capital owned
  • C. working capital
  • D. fixed capital
  • E. called-up capital
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58

The capital of a company indicated in the Memorandum of Association is known as

  • A. authorized capital
  • B. capital owned
  • C. working capital
  • D. fixed capital
  • E. called-up capital
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59

At what stage is acceptance of offer by post valid? When the letter is

  • A. written
  • B. posted
  • C. delivered
  • D. replied
  • E. read
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60

At what stage is acceptance of offer by post valid? When the letter is

  • A. written
  • B. posted
  • C. delivered
  • D. replied
  • E. read
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61

The amount which the insured pays the insurer periodically is

  • A. surrender value
  • B. premium
  • C. interest
  • D. compensation
  • E. contribution
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62

The dealers who buy and sell stocks and shares in their own name are called

  • A. jobbers
  • B. brokers
  • C. bears
  • D. stags
  • E. bulls
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63

Which of the following is not an economic grouping?

  • A. International Bank for Reconstructing And Development (IBRD)
  • B. Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC)
  • C. United Nations Organization (UNO)
  • D. Niger Basin Commission (NBC)
  • E. Mano River Union (MRU)
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