Waec Commerce Past Questions For Year 1997

Question 11

Which of the following is not a function of merchant banks?

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  • A. Granting long term loans
  • B. Advising corporate institutions
  • C. Underwriting shares
  • D. Discounting bills
  • E. Printing new bank notes
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Question 12

The document which gives the current price and terms of trade of a product is called?

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  • A. a letter of credit
  • B. an invoice
  • C. an advice note
  • D. a consignment note
  • E. an order form
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Question 13

When a bill of exchange is signed by a debtor, it is said to be

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  • A. accepted
  • B. negotiated
  • C. honoured
  • D. protested
  • E. accomodated
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Question 14

The payment made to the insured for loss incurred is

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  • A. premium
  • B. indemnity
  • C. ex gratia payment
  • D. surrender value
  • E. interest
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Question 15

When an industry is nationalized, ownership belongs to the

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  • A. private investors
  • B. indigenes
  • C. state
  • D. shareholders
  • E. foreigners
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