WAEC Commerce 1998 Question 74

Question 74

Business Units

A partner who contributes to the capital but does not take part in running the business is known as

  1. A.a sleeping partner
  2. B.an active partner
  3. C.a general partner
  4. D.a nominal partner
  5. E.a limited partner.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (a sleeping partner)

Explanation

A sleeping (dormant) partner provides capital but takes no part in management.