2023 - JAMB Commerce Past Questions and Answers - page 4

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Money is generally acceptable for transaction due to

A
the central bank\'s governor\'s signature
B
the rule of the law
C
its acceptability in the global market
D
the legal backing
correct option: d
Money is generally acceptable for transactions due to its legal backing. This means that by law, money is recognized as a valid medium for exchange of goods and services within a country.
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32

One of these is a current asset

A
machineries
B
fittings
C
stock
D
motor vehicles
correct option: c
Stock is considered a current asset because it represents goods that a business plans to sell within a short period, typically within a year, as part of its normal operations.
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33

 

I. Its unlimited nature
II. The number of partners
III. The withdrawal of a major of partner
IV. The bearing of risk

Which of these is both merit and demerit in partnership?

A

III and IV

B

I only

C

II only

D

I and II

correct option: c

The characteristic that can be both a merit and demerit in a partnership is II only, which refers to "The number of partners."

- Merit: Having multiple partners allows for a pooling of resources, diverse skills, and shared responsibilities, which can enhance decision-making and business operations.

- Demerit: However, a higher number of partners can also lead to conflicts, slower decision-making processes, and complexities in profit sharing and management, especially when partners have differing visions or levels of commitment.

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34

The business unit that applies the principle of one man vote is

A
public company
B
partnership
C
co-operative society
D
sole properitorship
correct option: c
A co-operative society applies the principle of 'one man one vote', ensuring that all members have equal voting rights regardless of their investment or involvement level, promoting democratic decision-making.
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35

                                             

                    ₦

Stock 1/1

20,000 Net Sales 370,000

Add purchases

250,000    

Cost of goods available for sale

270,000    

Less stock 31/12

40,000    

Cost of goods sold

230,000    

Rent expenses

35,000    

 

Find the gross profit

A
₦150,000
B
₦370,000
C
₦230,000
D
₦140,000
correct option: d
Gross profit is calculated by subtracting the cost of goods sold from net sales. With net sales of 370,000 and a cost of goods sold of 230,000, the gross profit is 370,000 - 230,000 = 140,000.
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36

A partnership is dissolved due to

A
resignation of an employee
B
liquidity of the firm
C
death of the employee
D
insanity of a partner
correct option: d
A partnership can be dissolved for various reasons, including the insanity of a partner. The inability of a partner to participate in the business due to mental incapacity can lead to the dissolution of the partnership.
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37

An example of extractive occupation is

A
driving
B
teaching
C
banking
D
mining
correct option: d
Mining is an example of an extractive occupation, which involves the extraction of natural resources, such as minerals or ores, from the earth.
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38

A government policy that encourages transfer of ownership from foreigners to indigenes of the country is known as

A
indigenisation
B
commercialisation
C
nationalisation
D
privatisation
correct option: a
Indigenisation is a government policy that encourages the transfer of ownership from foreigners to the citizens of the country, aiming to promote local control and benefits from business and resources.
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39

Good and services transferred from seller to buyer without immediate payment is referred to as

A
leasing
B
hire purchase
C
credit sale
D
mutual understanding
correct option: c
Credit sale refers to transactions where goods and services are transferred from the seller to the buyer without immediate payment, with the understanding that payment will be made at a later date.
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40

The duties paid on goods produced locally is

A
export duty
B
excise duty
C
Ad-valorem duty
D
quota
correct option: b
Excise duty is a tax levied on goods produced domestically. It is imposed directly on certain goods, such as alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, produced within a country.
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