WAEC Economics 1997 Question 23

Question 23

Financial Institutions

Which of the following is a function of commercial banks?

  1. A.Issue currencies
  2. B.Accept deposits
  3. C.Are the bankers' bank
  4. D.Determine the rate of interest
  5. E.The lenders of last resort
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Accept deposits)

Explanation

Accepting deposits is a commercial bank function; the others belong to the Central Bank.