UI Post-UTME Commerce 2025 (Model questions) past questions and answers
24 questions. Try each one, then open the answer to check yourself and read the explanation.
Question 1
Wholesale Trade
The functions of a wholesaler in the chain of distribution include: I. Breaking bulk from manufacturers II. Providing storage facilities III. Directly retailing to consumers IV. Extending credit to retailers
A.I, II and IV only
B.I and III only
C.II, III and IV only
D.All of the above
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Answer: A (I, II and IV only)
Explanation
Wholesalers break bulk, store goods and give retailers credit; selling directly to consumers is the retailer's job.
Which of the following are true about limited liability companies? I. They have a separate legal identity from their owners II. Members' liability is limited to their paid-up shares III. They cannot own property in their own name IV. They have perpetual succession
A.I and III only
B.I, II and IV only
C.II and III only
D.All of the above
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Answer: B (I, II and IV only)
Explanation
A company is a separate legal person with limited liability and perpetual succession, so it can own property in its own name.
The principle of indemnity in insurance means that: I. The insured is restored to the same financial position as before the loss II. The insurer can recover part of the loss from other insurers III. The insured cannot make a profit from an insurance claim IV. All material facts must be disclosed to the insurer
A.I, II and III only
B.I and III only
C.II and IV only
D.All of the above
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Answer: B (I and III only)
Explanation
Indemnity puts the insured back where he was before the loss, with no profit; sharing with other insurers is contribution and disclosure is utmost good faith.
Which of the following are advantages of e-commerce? I. Lower overhead costs for businesses II. 24-hour accessibility for customers III. Eliminates all cyber security risks IV. Wider market reach
A.I and III only
B.I, II and IV only
C.II, III and IV only
D.All of the above
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Answer: B (I, II and IV only)
Explanation
E-commerce cuts overheads, is open all day and reaches more buyers, but it brings cyber risks rather than removing them.
A bill of lading serves as: I. A contract of carriage between shipper and carrier II. A receipt for goods shipped III. Evidence of title to the goods IV. A document of payment guarantee
A.I and IV only
B.II and III only
C.I, II and III only
D.All of the above
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Answer: C (I, II and III only)
Explanation
A bill of lading is a contract of carriage, a receipt for the goods and a document of title; a payment guarantee is a letter of credit.
The factors that determine the channel of distribution chosen by a manufacturer include: I. Nature of the product II. Target market size and location III. Availability of middlemen IV. Government trade restrictions only
A.I, II and III only
B.I and IV only
C.II, III and IV only
D.All of the above
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Answer: A (I, II and III only)
Explanation
The product, the market and the middlemen available decide the channel; 'government restrictions only' is wrong because it claims to be the sole factor.
In international trade, a country's terms of trade IMPROVE when: I. Export prices rise faster than import prices II. Import prices fall relative to export prices III. The volume of exports increases IV. The price index of exports increases relative to that of imports
A.I, II and IV only
B.I and III only
C.II and III only
D.All of the above
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Answer: A (I, II and IV only)
Explanation
Terms of trade = export price index ÷ import price index × 100, so they improve when export prices rise relative to import prices; volume does not enter the ratio.
The features of a cooperative society include: I. Democratic control — one member, one vote II. Open and voluntary membership III. Distribution of surplus to members in proportion to transactions IV. Primary objective of maximising profit for shareholders
A.I, II and III only
B.II and IV only
C.I and IV only
D.All of the above
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Answer: A (I, II and III only)
Explanation
Co-operatives are democratic, open and share surplus by patronage; they aim to serve members, not to maximise profit.
Which of the following are functions of commercial banks? I. Accepting deposits and granting loans II. Issuing currency notes III. Facilitating domestic and international payments IV. Providing agency services
A.I and II only
B.I, III and IV only
C.II and III only
D.All of the above
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Answer: B (I, III and IV only)
Explanation
Commercial banks take deposits, lend, make payments and act as agents; only the Central Bank issues currency.
The following information relates to Segun Traders for the month of March: Opening cash balance: ₦25,000 Cash sales: ₦120,000 Cash purchases: ₦75,000 Salaries paid: ₦18,000 Rent received: ₦6,000 Drawings: ₦10,000. Which of the following are TRUE? I. Total receipts during March = ₦126,000 II. Total payments during March = ₦103,000 III. Closing cash balance = ₦48,000 IV. Net cash flow from operations = ₦33,000
The following are related to the Memorandum of Association of a company: I. It defines the company's relationship with the outside world II. It contains the objects clause which states the company's purpose III. It regulates the internal management of the company IV. It must state the authorised share capital for a limited company
A.I, II and IV only
B.I and III only
C.II and III only
D.All of the above
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Answer: A (I, II and IV only)
Explanation
The Memorandum governs external relations and holds the objects and capital clauses; internal management is set by the Articles of Association.
In a hire purchase agreement: I. Ownership passes to the buyer on payment of the final instalment II. The buyer can use the goods immediately III. The seller can repossess goods if instalments are not paid IV. The goods become the buyer's property from the first payment
A.I and IV only
B.I, II and III only
C.II and IV only
D.All of the above
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Answer: B (I, II and III only)
Explanation
The hirer uses the goods at once but owns them only after the last instalment, and the seller may repossess on default.
A supermarket uses the following pricing strategies: I. Loss leader pricing on staple foods II. Psychological pricing (e.g., ₦999 instead of ₦1,000) III. Cost-plus pricing for most products IV. Penetration pricing for new product lines. Which of the following are CORRECT about these strategies? I. Loss leader reduces margin on that product but may increase overall store revenue II. Psychological pricing exploits consumer perception III. Cost-plus is the most customer-orientated pricing method IV. Penetration pricing involves setting a high initial price
A.I, II and III only
B.I and II only
C.III and IV only
D.All of the above
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Answer: B (I and II only)
Explanation
Loss leaders and psychological pricing work as described. Cost-plus looks at the firm's costs, not customers, and penetration pricing starts with a low price.
The following are methods of promoting international trade: I. Free trade areas and customs unions II. World Trade Organisation (WTO) agreements III. Import quotas and tariffs IV. Bilateral trade agreements
A.I, II and IV only
B.I and III only
C.II, III and IV only
D.All of the above
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Answer: A (I, II and IV only)
Explanation
Free trade areas, WTO rules and bilateral agreements reduce trade barriers; quotas and tariffs restrict trade.
The following statements relate to the Stock Exchange: I. It provides a secondary market for existing securities II. Companies raise fresh capital directly on the stock exchange III. Share prices are determined by supply and demand forces IV. It provides a mechanism for price discovery
A.I and II only
B.II and III only
C.I, III and IV only
D.All of the above
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Answer: C (I, III and IV only)
Explanation
The exchange is a market for existing shares where supply and demand set prices; new capital is raised in the primary market through issues.
An entrepreneur setting up a new business should consider: I. The nature of the product or service to offer II. Sources of finance available III. Market research and feasibility studies IV. Only the potential profit, ignoring risks
A.I and IV only
B.I, II and III only
C.II, III and IV only
D.All of the above
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Answer: B (I, II and III only)
Explanation
A sound start-up plan covers the product, finance and market research; ignoring risk is bad practice.
Which of the following are functions of the Central Bank in Nigeria? I. Banker and lender of last resort to commercial banks II. Custodian of the country's external reserves III. Opening current accounts for the general public IV. Implementation of monetary policy
A.I, II and IV only
B.I and III only
C.II, III and IV only
D.All of the above
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Answer: A (I, II and IV only)
Explanation
The CBN is banker to the banks, keeps external reserves and runs monetary policy; it does not open accounts for the public.
A trader buys goods for ₦240,000, incurs freight charges of ₦12,000, and sells at a mark-up of 33⅓% on cost. Which of the following are CORRECT? I. Total cost of goods = ₦252,000 II. Selling price = ₦336,000 III. Gross profit = ₦84,000 IV. Gross profit margin on sales = 25%
A.I, III and IV only
B.I and II only
C.II and IV only
D.All of the above
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Answer: D (All of the above)
Explanation
Cost = 240,000 + 12,000 = ₦252,000. Mark-up = ⅓ × 252,000 = ₦84,000, so selling price = ₦336,000 and margin = 84,000 ÷ 336,000 = 25%. All four are true.
The following are associated with consumer protection in Nigeria: I. Consumer Protection Council (CPC) was established to protect consumers II. NAFDAC regulates food, drugs, and cosmetics III. Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) sets product quality standards IV. The Central Bank of Nigeria protects consumers from all product fraud
A.I and IV only
B.I, II and III only
C.II, III and IV only
D.All of the above
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Answer: B (I, II and III only)
Explanation
CPC, NAFDAC and SON protect consumers; the CBN regulates banks and money, not product fraud.
In computing the price of goods in foreign trade, the following terms are used: I. FOB (Free on Board) — seller's price includes cost up to loading on ship II. CIF — price includes cost, insurance, and freight to destination port III. FAS — seller delivers goods alongside the vessel only IV. EXW (Ex-Works) — seller bears all transport costs to the buyer's warehouse
A.I, II and III only
B.I and IV only
C.II and III only
D.All of the above
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Answer: A (I, II and III only)
Explanation
FOB, CIF and FAS are correctly described; under Ex-Works the buyer, not the seller, bears all transport costs from the seller's premises.
A manufacturer sells 2,000 units to a wholesaler at ₦150 each, subject to a 10% trade discount. The wholesaler adds a 20% mark-up and sells to a retailer. The retailer sells to consumers at a 25% mark-up on the retailer's cost. Which of the following are CORRECT? I. Wholesaler's purchase price = ₦135 per unit II. Retailer's purchase price = ₦162 per unit III. Consumer's price = ₦202.50 per unit IV. Total trade discount = ₦30,000
A.I, II, III and IV only
B.I and III only
C.II and IV only
D.All of the above
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Answer: D (All of the above)
Explanation
Wholesaler pays 150 − 15 = ₦135; retailer pays 135 × 1.2 = ₦162; consumer pays 162 × 1.25 = ₦202.50; discount = 2,000 × ₦15 = ₦30,000. All four are true.
The following are types of retail outlets: I. Supermarkets — self-service stores selling a wide range of consumer goods II. Department stores — large stores divided into sections each selling different goods III. Vending machines — require a salesperson to operate IV. Mail order — goods ordered by post or online and delivered to the customer
A.I, II and IV only
B.I and III only
C.II, III and IV only
D.All of the above
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Answer: A (I, II and IV only)
Explanation
Supermarkets, department stores and mail order are correctly described; vending machines work without a salesperson.
The following are advantages of public limited companies (PLCs) over private limited companies: I. Shares can be offered to the general public on the stock exchange II. Greater ability to raise large amounts of capital III. Less stringent disclosure and reporting requirements IV. Perpetual succession continues regardless of ownership changes
A.I and II only
B.I, II and IV only
C.III and IV only
D.All of the above
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Answer: A (I and II only)
Explanation
PLCs can sell shares to the public and so raise more capital. Their disclosure rules are stricter, and perpetual succession applies to private companies too, so it is no advantage.