Commerce Past Questions

Study and practice Commerce past questions with answers and detailed explanations. Then test your knowledge using our interactive CBT practice platform and prepare confidently for your upcoming examinations.

2,221 questions JAMB 1707 WAEC 2221 NECO 383 CUSTOM 2
Download PHP app Ask a Question Check Syllabus Past Question Videos Topic Video Lessons

Take a test

Past Questions

2,221 questions
Question 1 of 20 2,221 total questions
Question 461
waec 2007
Which of the following gets extra dividend after its due fixed rate of dividend
APreference shares
BCumulative preference shares
COrdinary shares
DParticipating preference shares
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 462
waec 2007
The various rights attached to different classes of shares are stated in the
Aarticles of association
Bmemorandum of association
Cbalance sheet
Dprospectus
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 463
waec 2007
The operations of a private company is guided by the
Adeed
Bcertificate of trading
Ccertificate of incorporation
Dcompany's act
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 464
waec 2007
Contributing money to buy equipment for making and marketing a product is a feature of
Athrift societies
Bpublic limited companies
Cconsumers' cooperatives
Dproducers' cooperatives
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 465
waec 2007
Public enterprises are financed mainly by
Athe shareholders
Bcommercial banks
Cgovernment grants
DThe World Bank
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 466
waec 2007
Which of the following is best organized as a partnership?
ADrilling and marketing of crude oil
BBrewing and distribution of beer
CDesigning and building of houses
DAssembling and marketing of vehicles
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 467
waec 2007
Where a limited partner exists in a partnership
Ano active partner is needed
Bother partners must be nominal
Cat least one ordinary partner must be there
Dat least one member must be a legal practitioner
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 468
waec 2007
The rate at which the country's import exchanges for its export is known as
ATerms of trade
BBalance of trade
CRate of exchange
DTerms of exchange
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 469
waec 2007
The staff responsible for the calculations of probability of losses in insurance is the
AActuary
BUnderwriter
CBroker
DSolicitor
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 470
waec 2007
Which of the following is not required in the mail order business?
AWarehouse
BCatalogue
CDisplay room
DPost office
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 471
waec 2007
A partnership cannot raise its capital by
Aselling shares to the public
Bpersonal contribution of partners
Cadmission of new partners
Dundistributed profits
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 472
waec 2007
Who among the following does not render direct service?
ATeachers
BMusicians
CDoctors
DRetailers
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 473
waec 2007
Which of the following is classified as an extractive industry ?
ADigging for minerals
BDigging for roads building
CCanning of Tomatoe puree
DAssembling of cars
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 474
waec 2007
The ancillary to trade which ensures that people gain access to facts pertaining to goods is
Ainsurance
Badvertising
Cwarehousing
Dbanking
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 475
waec 2007
Which of the following was not used as a medium of exchange by the early Europeans that came to West Africa?
APounds and shillings
BCopper manillas
CIron bars
DCowries
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 476
waec 2006
A practice where producers of the same product come together to advertise is known as
Amass advertising
Binstitutional advertising
Cdirect advertising
Dpersuasive advertising
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 477
waec 2006
Which of the following is not a feature of a sole trader
Aquick decision making
BGuaranteed profits
CUnlimited liability
DBearing losses alone
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 478
waec 2006
The difference between the cost of goods sold and the sales value is known as
Anet profit
Bnet loss
Cgross profit or loss
Dsurplus
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 479
waec 2006
Which of the following arranges for the conveyance of goods abroad
APorts Authority
BCustoms and Excise Authority
CAirports Authority
DExport Promotion Council
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 480
waec 2006
Which of the following retail outlets is described as selling without shops
AMultiple stoes
BSupermarket
CMail order business
DDepartment stores
View Explanation & Discuss
Question Navigator
Current
MathsFaculty