WAEC Commerce 1992 Question 24

Question 24

Wholesale Trade

A del credere agent is distinguished from other agents in that he

  1. A.is a partner in a trading firm
  2. B.works for his principal on commission basis
  3. C.is a middleman in a transaction involving two or more people
  4. D.usually guarantees payment in any transaction
  5. E.is a dealer on the stock exchange
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (usually guarantees payment in any transaction)

Explanation

For an extra commission, a del credere agent guarantees that the buyers he finds will pay.