Commerce JAMB, WAEC, NECO AND NABTEB Official Past Questions

1

(a)What is a contract?

(b) Explain six reasons for which a contract can be terminated. 

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2

Outline two functions of each of the following.

(a) Trade Association

(b) Consumer Association

(c) Customs Authority

(d) Manufacturer’s Association

(e) Chamber of Commerce. 
 

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3
WAZOBIA Enterprise’s financial position as at 31st December, 1996 is as follows:
  N
fixtures 1,000.00
stock 31st december 8,000.00
Debtors 5,000.00
Creditors 3,000.00
Cash in hand 7,000.00
Bank overdraft 1,200.00
Typewriter 4,500.00
furniture 2,500.00
capital 8,000.00

Calculate:
(a) Capital owned
(b) Working capital
(c) Current liabilities
(d) Fixed capital
(e) Capital employed. 

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4

(a)Explain five reasons why communication is important in commerce.

(b) Explain five functions of Advertising. 
 

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5

(a)Explain five reasons why a manufacturer may engage in personal selling.

(b) Explain five characteristics of Sole Proprietorship. 
 

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6

(a)Explain branding and give two suitable examples.

(b) In which five ways does branding affect the consumer? 
 

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7

(a)With the aid of a diagram, illustrate six branches of trade and show six types of retail outlets.

(b) State eight features of hawking. 
 

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8

(a)Describe to Kola a new recruit in your office, the steps he may take to open a current account.

(b) Outline four functions of the Central Bank.
 

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9

(a)Explain five reasons why consumers need protection.

(b) State five government legislation aimed at consumer protection. 
 

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10

State and explain any five classes of shares a public limited company can issue. 

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11

A bill of exchange is retired when it is

  • A. paid before maturity
  • B. marked "accepted"
  • C. discounted
  • D. dishonoured
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12

A bill of exchange is retired when it is

  • A. paid before maturity
  • B. marked "accepted"
  • C. discounted
  • D. dishonoured
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13

Mr Ajai did not disclose that he stores drums of petrol when he took a fire insurance policy. Under which of the following principles will the insurance company reject his claims

  • A. Subrogation
  • B. Utmost good faith
  • C. Insurable interest
  • D. Proximate cost
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14

A contract of sale of goods where ownership passes to the buyer on the payment of first installment is

  • A. hire purchase
  • B. cash with order
  • C. deferred payment
  • D. cash on delivery
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15

A picture which indicates that success in life can only be achieved through the use of the product is an example of

  • A. market research
  • B. persuasive advertising
  • C. mass selling
  • D. informative advertising
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16

A picture which indicates that success in life can only be achieved through the use of the product is an example of

  • A. market research
  • B. persuasive advertising
  • C. mass selling
  • D. informative advertising
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17

Which of the following have lien on goods in their possession until their commission is paid?

  • A. Brokers
  • B. Factors
  • C. Auctioneers
  • D. Wholesale merchants
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18

Which of the following have lien on goods in their possession until their commission is paid?

  • A. Brokers
  • B. Factors
  • C. Auctioneers
  • D. Wholesale merchants
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19

Which of the following serves as a receipt for goods kept in a bonded warehouse?

  • A. Dock Warrant
  • B. Bill of Sight
  • C. Foul bill
  • D. Dock due
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20

Which of the following serves as a receipt for goods kept in a bonded warehouse?

  • A. Dock Warrant
  • B. Bill of Sight
  • C. Foul bill
  • D. Dock due
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21

A hire purchase transaction becomes a sale when when the

  • A. hirer accepts the hire purchase terms
  • B. finance company agrees to pay
  • C. hirer takes possession of goods
  • D. hirer pays full cost of the goods
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