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Question 11
waec 2006
The amount the assured receives if he decides to discontinue the life policy is known as
Arefund value
Bnet value
Csurrender value
Dsum assured
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Question 12
waec 2006
Which of the following is not the duty of an agent to the principal?
AActing in good faith
BRendering accurate account
CDisclosing all profits made
DMaking secret profit
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Question 13
waec 2006
The speculator who applies for a new issue of shares without the intention of keeping them is
Abull
Bstag
Cbear
Djobber
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Question 14
waec 2006
The beneficiary of a cheque is called
Aacceptor
Bdrawee
Cdrawer
Dpayee
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Question 15
waec 2006
Which of the following institutions does not belong to the capital market
ACommercial banks
BDevelopment banks
CMortgage banks
DInsurance companies
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Question 16
waec 2006
The time allowed for unloading and loading a ship is referred to as
Ademurrage
Blay days
Ccharter party
Dcharter by demise
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Question 17
waec 2006
The provision of dredging and dry dock facilities at any sea port is the responsibility of
APorts and Harbours Authority
BCustoms and Excise Authority
CNational Health Authority
DNational Water and Electricity Authority
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Question 18
waec 2006
The place where dutiable goods are kept until the duties on them are paid is
Acustoms warehouse
Bpublic warehouse
Cbonded warehouse
Dthe wharf
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Question 19
waec 2006
Which of the following trends in retailing provides the convenience of shopping without cash
AAutomatic vending
BSelf-service
CCredit card
DWindow display
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Question 20
waec 2006
Which of the following assesses duties payable on imports and exports?
APorts Authority
BCentral Bank
CCustoms and Excise Authority
DExport Promotion Council
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Question 21
waec 2006
An outright prohibition on the importation of goods to a country is referred to as
Aquota
Btariff
Cembargo
Ddevaluation
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Question 22
waec 2006
An association formed to protect the interests of buyers of various commodities is known as
AChamber of commerce
BEmployers association
CConsumers Association
DManufacturers Association
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Question 23
waec 2006
Which of the following is not a duty of a credit union?
AHelping members to save
BGranting loans
CAdvising on the use of funds
DConfirming members' indebtedness
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Question 24
waec 2006
Which of the following goods has the lowest rate of turnover?
AStaple foods
Boffice stationery
CRefrigerator
DSchool exercise books
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Question 25
waec 2006
When the public wants to buy more of a company's share than has been offered for sale, the share is said to be
Arights issue
Bover subscribed
Cqouted at a premium
Dover-valued
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Question 26
waec 2006
The following information relates to Mallam Amidu Kachella for the year ended 31/12/2005.
#
Opening stock 4,000
Purchases 16,000
Sales 30,000
Debtors 6,500
Creditors 4,200
Cash in hand 800
Closing stock 5,600
Bank overdraft 3,000


The average stock is
A#1,600
B#4,800
C#5,600
D#9,600
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Question 27
waec 2006
Which of the following is used only in international trade?
ALetter of inquiry
BCertificate of origin
CPro-forma invoice
DConsignment note
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Question 28
waec 2006
The price quotation where the buyer uses his own means to collect goods from the producer's warehouse is
AF.O.B
Bex-works
CF.A.S
DF.O.R
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Question 29
waec 2006
Which of the following groups of activities are commercial services
AManufacturing, weaving and storing
BVending, purchasing and banking
CAdvertising, farming and harvesting
DFishing, constructing and transporting
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Question 30
waec 2006
House builders belong to
Amanufacturing industry
Bconstructive industry
Ccommercial occupation
Dtertiary occupation
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