Commerce Exam Past Questions and Answers | JAMB, WAEC and NECO

Commerce is a structured system for exchanging goods between buyers and sellers. It involves studying the processes and activities related to buying and selling goods and services, particularly on a large scale.

• Question 1441: The significance of money to modern economic system is that it? Options:
  A) is used as a means of payment
  B) promotes specialization and exchange
  C) measures value and promotes exchange
  D) causes inflation in the economy
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1442:

  The difference between a chamber of commerce and a trade association is that the former

  Options:
  A) is not restricted to a particular industry
  B) is a branch of trade that sells product
  C) consists of members engaged in the same trade
  D) are association of individuals or firms
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1443: If a buyer is given 12.5% discount on N50,000 worth of goods, how much will he pay? Options:
  A) N56 250
  B) N43 750
  C) N43 250
  D) N6250
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1444:

  When a vendor supplies news papers from house to house and across the streets, the element of marketing mix involved is? 

  Options:
  A) product
  B) price
  C) promoting
  D) place
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1445: A new company requiring a large amount of equity finance may source funds from the? Options:
  A) capital market
  B) central bank
  C) money market
  D) commercial banks
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1446: In international trade, exchanging goods for other goods and services purchased instead of paying in foreign currency is known as? Options:
  A) counter trade
  B) balance of trade
  C) balance of payments
  D) terms of trade
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1447: The role of a wholesaler in the channel of distribution is to? Options:
  A) produce goods in large quantities and sell in small quantities
  B) buy goods directly from the manufacturers
  C) buy goods in large quantities and sell in small quantities
  D) sell goods directly to the consumers
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1448: The harmonious relationship among the various units in an organization is ensured through Options:
  A) co-ordination
  B) motivation
  C) planning
  D) leadership
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1449: The difference between a private and public limited liability company is that the former? Options:
  A) is unable to offer shares to the public
  B) is unable to declare and pay dividend
  C) has a higher number of shareholders
  D) pays higher salaries to its managers
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1450: Dealing in quoted securities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange is restricted to authorized Options:
  A) companies
  B) brokers
  C) investors
  D) principals.
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  The correct answer is B .