WAEC Commerce 2000 Question 12

Question 12

Purchase and Sale of Goods

A consignment note is used when

  1. A.goods are wrapped and labelled for easy identification
  2. B.goods are despatched to agents through transporters
  3. C.damaged goods are being returned
  4. D.there is over-invoicing
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (goods are despatched to agents through transporters)

Explanation

A consignment note goes with goods handed to a carrier (rail or road) for delivery, giving details of the goods and the consignee.