WAEC Commerce 2011 Question 13

Question 13

Wholesale Trade

Manufacturers may sell goods directly to consumers where goods are
I. made to customers' specification
II. advertised by the manufacturer.
III. perishable.
IV. highly technical.
V. widely demanded.

  1. A.I, III and IV only
  2. B.I and III only
  3. C.III, IV and V only
  4. D.III, IV only
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (I, III and IV only)

Explanation

Goods made to order, perishable goods and highly technical goods are best sold direct; widely demanded goods usually go through middlemen.