Gce Model Questions Vol1 2018 Commerce Question 32

Practice objective / multiple choice question 32 from the 2018 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Commerce examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2018 Commerce Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 32 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • COMMERCE • objective

Mrs. Ade bought a washing machine advertised as "energy‑efficient, saving \(15\%\) on electricity compared with standard models". The standard model uses \(1{,}200\) kWh per year. The advertised machine is claimed to use \(15\%\) less electricity. After six months, Mrs. Ade's electricity bills show that the machine actually uses \(1{,}140\) kWh per year. The electricity tariff is \(\text{₦}30\) per kWh. She sues the retailer for misrepresentation and claims damages equal to the difference in her annual electricity cost over the next two years. Determine whether the claim is legally viable and calculate the amount of damages she could recover.

Answer Options

A. No, the claim is not viable; damages amount to \(\text{₦}7{,}200\).
B. Yes, the claim is viable; damages amount to \(\text{₦}6{,}000\).
Correct Answer C. Yes, the claim is viable; damages amount to \(\text{₦}7{,}200\).
D. Yes, the claim is viable; damages amount to \(\text{₦}7{,}200\) per year.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Yes, the claim is viable; damages amount to \(\text{₦}7{,}200\).

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2018 Commerce Question 32. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Commerce examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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