WAEC Commerce 2023 Question 22

Question 22

Banking

Use the diagram below to answer questions 20 to 22.
[Figure: a crossed cheque on Mawoolu Bank, Banjul, dated 24-04-23, Pay Kaslim Olatosu or order, D200,000, Two hundred thousand dalasis only]
The instrument will not be valid on

Diagram for this question
  1. A.October 25, 2023
  2. B.September 25, 2023.
  3. C.July 25, 2023.
  4. D.June 25, 2023
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Answer: A (October 25, 2023)

Explanation

A cheque becomes stale six months after its date. Dated 24 April 2023, it is valid until 24 October 2023, so on 25 October 2023 it is no longer valid.