Commerce JAMB, WAEC, NECO AND NABTEB Official Past Questions

1

(a) Explain four ways by which a registered mail differs from ordinary mail.

(b) Explain two advantages and two disadvantages of transporting goods by rail 
 

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2

 Give two uses of each of the following documents:
(a) price list
(b) delivery note
(c) consignment note
(d) advice note
(e) proforma invoice 
 

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3

(a) Explain the following: (i) turnover (ii) rate of turnover (iii) net profit

(b) The following information is taken from the balance sheet of XYZ Ltd:
                             N
opening stock    1,000
purchases          10,000
sales                   15,000
wages                 1,000
closing stock       5,000
You are required to calculate:
(i) the cost of goods sold
(ii) the rate of turnover
(iii) net profit
 

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4

(a) What is an advertising medium?

(b) Mention eight advertising media.

(c) Give five factors to be considered before choosing an advertising medium.
 

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5

Explain five measures taken by a country to:

(a) restrict imports

(b) promote exports
 

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6

(a) Give four reasons why retail shops adopt self service.

(b) Explain six facilities that a retail shop should have to encourage self service. 
 

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7

(a) What is a Chamber of Commerce?

(b) State six functions of a Chamber of Commerce.

(c) State three functions -pc manufacturing association.
 

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8

(a) Explain each of the following insurance terms:
(i) consequential loss
(ii) cover note

(b) State four advantages of re-Insurance to a businessman 
 

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9

(a) State five functions performed by the wholesaler in the channel of distribution.

(b) Explain five factors that encourage the elimination of middlemen from the channel of distribution.
 

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10

(a) State four characteristics of a co-operative society.

(b) Mention and explain three types of co-operative society
 

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11

A voluntary body formed by people in the same line of business is known as?

  • A. trade union
  • B. trade association
  • C. cartel
  • D. employers' association
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12

A voluntary body formed by people in the same line of business is known as?

  • A. trade union
  • B. trade association
  • C. cartel
  • D. employers' association
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13

The process by which government takes over the ownership and control of an existing private business is?

  • A. industrialization
  • B. privatization
  • C. nationalization
  • D. commercialization
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14

The process by which government takes over the ownership and control of an existing private business is?

  • A. industrialization
  • B. privatization
  • C. nationalization
  • D. commercialization
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15

The duty of an agent of necessary to a principle is based on?

  • A. trust
  • B. ability
  • C. negotiation
  • D. mutual agreement
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16

The duty of an agent of necessary to a principle is based on?

  • A. trust
  • B. ability
  • C. negotiation
  • D. mutual agreement
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17

In a contract, offer is described as a counter offer if?

  • A. a new clause is introduced
  • B. it is not understood
  • C. it is not addressed to a particular person
  • D. it leaves no room for renegotiation
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18

In a contract, offer is described as a counter offer if?

  • A. a new clause is introduced
  • B. it is not understood
  • C. it is not addressed to a particular person
  • D. it leaves no room for renegotiation
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19

Which of the following is not a method of discharging a contract?

  • A. Performance
  • B. Breach
  • C. Consideration
  • D. Frustration
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20

Which of the following is not a method of discharging a contract?

  • A. Performance
  • B. Breach
  • C. Consideration
  • D. Frustration
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21

A major reason why government regulate business activities is to?

  • A. prevent producers from selling at profit
  • B. providing employment to schools
  • C. ensures fair practices and consumers protection
  • D. force producers to export more goods
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