Commerce JAMB, WAEC, NECO AND NABTEB Official Past Questions

3046

Which of the following has no legal capacity to a contract

  • A. Public Limited Company
  • B. Public Corporation
  • C. Co-operative Society
  • D. A Minor
  • E. A Limited Partnership
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3047

Which of the following has no legal capacity to a contract

  • A. Public Limited Company
  • B. Public Corporation
  • C. Co-operative Society
  • D. A Minor
  • E. A Limited Partnership
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3048

The production process is completed when what is produced

  • A. is in the manufacturer's warehouse
  • B. has reached the manufacturer's agent
  • C. is in the wholesaler's warehouse
  • D. has reached the retailers
  • E. has reached the final users
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3049

The production process is completed when what is produced

  • A. is in the manufacturer's warehouse
  • B. has reached the manufacturer's agent
  • C. is in the wholesaler's warehouse
  • D. has reached the retailers
  • E. has reached the final users
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3050

The total asset of business minus its total liability is the

  • A. net profit
  • B. capital owned
  • C. working capital
  • D. capital employed
  • E. gross profit
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3051

The returns from capital investment are known as

  • A. turnover
  • B. commission
  • C. annuity
  • D. profit
  • E. bonus
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3052

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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3053

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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3054

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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3055

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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3056

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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3057

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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3058

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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3059

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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3060

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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3061

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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3062

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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3063

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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3064

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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3065

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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3066

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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