WAEC Commerce 1997 Question 60

Question 60

Business Units

Which of the following is a characteristic of a private company?

  1. A.There is no limit to the number of members
  2. B.Shares and debentures are freely offered to the public
  3. C.Shares are not dealt in on the stock exchange
  4. D.It cannot commence trading on receipt of certificate of incorporation
  5. E.There is no statutory general meeting
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Answer: C (Shares are not dealt in on the stock exchange)

Explanation

A private company cannot offer shares to the public, so its shares are not quoted on the stock exchange.