JAMB Commerce 1998 Question 21

Question 21

Purchase and Sale of Goods

Emeka ordered goods for his retail shop. The manufacturer sells the goods at retail price of ₦500 but would give it to Emeka at ₦400. What kind of discount did he get?

  1. A.Cash discount
  2. B.Trade discount
  3. C.Quantity discount
  4. D.Seasonal discount.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Trade discount)

Explanation

A reduction from the retail price given to a trader buying for resale is a trade discount.