WAEC Commerce 1992 Question 5

Question 5

Co-operative Societies

Which of the following investors earns profit on the basis of his patronage?

  1. A.debenture holder
  2. B.partner
  3. C.sole proprietor
  4. D.co-operative member
  5. E.shareholder
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (co-operative member)

Explanation

Co-operative societies share surplus to members as a patronage dividend, in proportion to how much each member bought from the society.