WAEC Commerce 1991 (August) Question 54

Question 54

Wholesale Trade

A merchant wholesaler is one who

  1. A.takes title to the goods he sells
  2. B.does not own the goods he sells
  3. C.earns a commission for serving as an agent
  4. D.sometimes makes retail sales
  5. E.engages in merchandising
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (takes title to the goods he sells)

Explanation

A merchant wholesaler buys the goods and owns them before reselling; an agent does not.