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 601: The function of money that is mostly affected by inflation is Options:
  A) store of value
  B) medium of exchange
  C) measure of value
  D) unit of account
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 602: A written agreement for hiring a ship for transporting goods is a? Options:
  A) consular invoice
  B) bill of lading
  C) charter party
  D) certificate of origin
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 603: One of the functions of the Nigeria Ports Authority is the provision of? Options:
  A) facilities to enhance the speedy loading and offloading of cargoes
  B) facilities to ensure that goods get to their destinations
  C) shelter for operators of cargoes
  D) courier services to ensure speedy delivery
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 604: Given

  	N
  sales	15,000
  opening stock	5,600
  purchase	9,700
  closing stock	4,400
  gross profit	4,500
  net profit	2,000

  What is the rate of turnover from the table?

  Options:
  A) 3.50 times
  B) 3.00 times
  C) 2.00 times
  D) 2.18
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 605:

  A two-way process which involves sending and receiving of messages is referred to as__________

  Options:
  A) Advertisement
  B) Communication
  C) Marketing
  D) Transportation
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 606: In order to increase the capital owned, a sole trader may Options:
  A) seek for bank loan
  B) issue debentures
  C) acquire extra shop fittings on credit
  D) draw less of his profit for personal use
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 607: A pro-forma invoice is sent to inform a buyer about the Options:
  A) quantity of goods
  B) prices of goods
  C) designation of goods
  D) quality of goods
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 608:

  The three components of staffing are? 

  Options:
  A) recruitment, interview and appointment
  B) recruitment, selection and placement
  C) recruitment, test and placement
  D) recruitment, procurement and appointment
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 609:

  Given:
  ₦
  Opening Stock 1,800
  Purchases 2,800
  Sales 8,000
  Closing stock 350
  Carriage on sales 500

  Calculate the value of the unused stock.

  Options:
  A) ₦800
  B) ₦500
  C) ₦320
  D) ₦350
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 610: The bank that discount bills of exchange is the? Options:
  A) central bank
  B) mortage bank
  C) development bank
  D) comercial bank
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  The correct answer is D .