WAEC Commerce 2022 Question 15

Question 15

Business Units

A partner who contributes only his name to the formation of a partnership is

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

Answer: A (a nominal partner)

Explanation

A nominal partner only lends his name (reputation) to the firm; he puts in no capital and takes no part in running it.