WAEC Economics 2002 Question 31

Question 31

Financial Institutions

Which of the following is a liability of a commercial bank?

  1. A.Deposits
  2. B.Money at call
  3. C.Loans to customers
  4. D.Overdrafts.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Deposits)

Explanation

Deposits belong to customers and must be repaid, so they are the bank's liabilities; loans and money at call are assets.