WAEC Commerce 2016 Question 46

Question 46

Government and Business

A general tax which applies at each point of exchange of goods and services is

  1. A.a specific tax.
  2. B.an ad valorem tax.
  3. C.a value added tax.
  4. D.a direct tax.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (a value added tax.)

Explanation

Value added tax is charged at each stage where goods or services change hands.