Waec Commerce Past Questions

Question 1

An agent who takes possession of goods and sells in his own name but does not guarantee payment is known as

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  • A. del credere-agent
  • B. general agent
  • C. broker
  • D. factor
  • E. special agent
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Question 2

If goods invoiced at #1,500 were sold to Etim at less 15% trade discount, he would pay

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  • A. #1,725.00
  • B. #1,425.00
  • C. #1,275.00
  • D. #1,225.00
  • E. #1,200.00
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Question 3

When firms that operate at different stages in the production of a commodity merge, this is known as

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  • A. horizontal intergration
  • B. vertical intergration
  • C. absorption
  • D. conglomerate
  • E. cartel
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Question 4

To which of the following occupations does a broker belong?

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  • A. Extractive
  • B. Manufacturing
  • C. Commercial
  • D. Constructive
  • E. Direct services
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Question 5

Which of the following is used in home trade?

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  • A. Bill of lading
  • B. Bank draft
  • C. Letter of credit
  • D. Certificate of origin
  • E. Documentary credit
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