JAMB Economics 1979 Question 33

Question 33

Financial Institutions

Which of the following assets of a commercial bank does not yield revenue?

  1. A.Money in the tills of the bank
  2. B.Money at call
  3. C.Treasury certificates
  4. D.Treasury bills
  5. E.Bills of exchange.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Money in the tills of the bank)

Explanation

Cash kept in the tills earns no interest; the other assets are loans or securities that pay interest.