JAMB Commerce 2013 Question 20

Question 20

Business Units

A business partner who provides capital but abstains from participation in administration of a firm is a

  1. A.general partner.
  2. B.nominal partner.
  3. C.secret partner.
  4. D.dormant partner.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (dormant partner.)

Explanation

A dormant (sleeping) partner puts in capital but takes no part in running the firm.