POST UTME AAUA 2021 Commerce | Objective

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Question 1
In a perfectly competitive market, the supply curve is horizontal and the demand curve is downward-sloping. What is the equilibrium price and quantity of a commodity in such a market?
Correct A. ₦1000 and 100 units
B. ₦500 and 50 units
C. ₦2000 and 200 units
D. ₦1500 and 150 units

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A company has a warehouse with a capacity of 1000 units. The warehouse is currently 70% full. If the company receives a new shipment of 200 units, what is the new percentage of the warehouse that is full?
A. 50%
Correct B. 60%
C. 70%
D. 80%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A life insurance policy has a premium of ₦5000 per year. The policy pays a benefit of ₦200,000 if the policyholder dies within the first 5 years. After 5 years, the policy pays a benefit of ₦100,000. What is the present value of the policy if the discount rate is 5%?
A. ₦120,000
Correct B. ₦150,000
C. ₦180,000
D. ₦200,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A company is considering two different advertising strategies. Strategy A costs ₦100,000 and is expected to generate 1000 new customers. Strategy B costs ₦200,000 and is expected to generate 2000 new customers. What is the return on investment (ROI) for each strategy?
Correct A. Strategy A: 10%, Strategy B: 20%
B. Strategy A: 20%, Strategy B: 10%
C. Strategy A: 5%, Strategy B: 15%
D. Strategy A: 15%, Strategy B: 5%

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
A bank has a loan portfolio with a total value of ₦10,000,000. The bank's risk management policy requires that the loan portfolio be diversified across different industries. If the bank has loans worth ₦3,000,000 in the manufacturing industry, ₦2,000,000 in the services industry, and ₦5,000,000 in the agriculture industry, what is the concentration risk of the loan portfolio?
A. 20%
Correct B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 50%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
A company's marketing strategy involves creating a new product line to target a specific demographic. The product line is expected to generate a revenue of ₦1.2 billion in the first year. However, the company's financial analysts have estimated that the production costs will be ₦800 million. If the company's profit margin is 25%, what is the expected profit from the new product line?
A. ₦120 million
Correct B. ₦150 million
C. ₦180 million
D. ₦200 million

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
A sole trader, Mr. A, has a business that generates an annual revenue of ₦5 million. His business expenses include rent (₦1.2 million), salaries (₦1.5 million), and miscellaneous expenses (₦800,000). If Mr. A's business is taxed at a rate of 20%, what is his taxable income?
A. ₦1.2 million
B. ₦1.5 million
Correct C. ₦2 million
D. ₦2.5 million

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
A company's marketing strategy involves creating a new product line to target a specific demographic. The product line is expected to generate a revenue of ₦1.2 billion in the first year. However, the company's financial analysts have estimated that the production costs will be ₦800 million. If the company's profit margin is 25%, what is the expected profit from the new product line?
A. ₦120 million
Correct B. ₦150 million
C. ₦180 million
D. ₦200 million

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
A sole trader, Mr. A, has a business that generates an annual revenue of ₦5 million. His business expenses include rent (₦1.2 million), salaries (₦1.5 million), and miscellaneous expenses (₦800,000). If Mr. A's business is taxed at a rate of 20%, what is his taxable income?
A. ₦1.2 million
B. ₦1.5 million
Correct C. ₦2 million
D. ₦2.5 million

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
A company's marketing strategy involves creating a new product line to target a specific demographic. The product line is expected to generate a revenue of ₦1.2 billion in the first year. However, the company's financial analysts have estimated that the production costs will be ₦800 million. If the company's profit margin is 25%, what is the expected profit from the new product line?
A. ₦120 million
Correct B. ₦150 million
C. ₦180 million
D. ₦200 million

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
In a perfectly competitive market, the supply curve is downward sloping because of the law of increasing opportunity costs. However, if the market is subject to increasing returns to scale, the supply curve will be upward sloping. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the supply curve in a market with increasing returns to scale?
A. The supply curve will be downward sloping.
Correct B. The supply curve will be upward sloping.
C. The supply curve will be vertical.
D. The supply curve will be horizontal.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
A company is considering two different production processes for its product. Process A has a fixed cost of ₦100,000 and a variable cost of ₦50 per unit. Process B has a fixed cost of ₦150,000 and a variable cost of ₦30 per unit. If the company produces 10,000 units, which process will result in lower total cost?
Correct A. Process A
B. Process B
C. Both processes will result in the same total cost.
D. Neither process will result in lower total cost.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
A firm is considering two different advertising strategies. Strategy A involves a one-time payment of ₦500,000 to advertise on television. Strategy B involves a monthly payment of ₦50,000 to advertise on social media. If the firm wants to advertise for 6 months, which strategy will result in lower total cost?
A. Strategy A
Correct B. Strategy B
C. Both strategies will result in the same total cost.
D. Neither strategy will result in lower total cost.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
A company is considering two different warehouse locations for its products. Location A is closer to the customers, but has a higher rent of ₦200,000 per month. Location B is farther from the customers, but has a lower rent of ₦100,000 per month. If the company wants to store 10,000 units, which location will result in lower total cost?
A. Location A
Correct B. Location B
C. Both locations will result in the same total cost.
D. Neither location will result in lower total cost.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
A bank is considering two different loan options for its customers. Option A has an interest rate of 10% per annum and a processing fee of ₦5,000. Option B has an interest rate of 15% per annum and a processing fee of ₦3,000. If the customer borrows ₦100,000 for 1 year, which option will result in lower total cost?
Correct A. Option A
B. Option B
C. Both options will result in the same total cost.
D. Neither option will result in lower total cost.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
A company's sole trader is considering expanding its business operations to a new location. Which of the following is a key consideration for the sole trader when deciding whether to expand?
Correct A. Market demand and competition
B. Availability of funding and resources
C. Regulatory compliance and licensing
D. Employee morale and retention

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A consumer purchases a product from a retailer, but upon using it, discovers that it is defective. The consumer seeks redress through the Consumer Protection Act. Which of the following is a key provision of the Act?
A. The right to a full refund
B. The right to repair or replacement
Correct C. The right to compensation for damages
D. The right to sue for breach of contract

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
A company's warehouse is experiencing stockouts due to inadequate inventory management. Which of the following is a key strategy to improve inventory management?
Correct A. Just-in-time (JIT) inventory system
B. Economic order quantity (EOQ) model
C. Vendor-managed inventory (VMI)
D. Total quality management (TQM)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
A company's sole trader is considering outsourcing its logistics operations to a third-party provider. Which of the following is a key consideration for the sole trader when evaluating the provider?
A. Cost savings and efficiency
Correct B. Reliability and timeliness
C. Security and confidentiality
D. Environmental sustainability

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
A company's sole trader is considering investing in a new business venture. Which of the following is a key consideration for the sole trader when evaluating the venture?
Correct A. Market demand and competition
B. Availability of funding and resources
C. Regulatory compliance and licensing
D. Employee morale and retention

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
A bank's decision to increase interest rates on loans can have a ripple effect on the entire economy. Which of the following best describes the type of risk associated with this decision?
A. Operational risk
B. Credit risk
Correct C. Market risk
D. Liquidity risk

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
A company's marketing strategy involves creating a new product line that targets a specific demographic. Which of the following best describes the type of segmentation used in this strategy?
Correct A. Demographic segmentation
B. Geographic segmentation
C. Behavioral segmentation
D. Psychographic segmentation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
A consumer protection agency receives a complaint about a company's unfair business practices. Which of the following best describes the type of law that would be applied in this situation?
A. Contract law
B. Tort law
Correct C. Consumer protection law
D. Competition law

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
A company's insurance policy covers losses due to natural disasters. Which of the following best describes the type of risk that this policy covers?
A. Operational risk
B. Credit risk
C. Market risk
Correct D. Natural disaster risk

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
A marketing campaign involves creating a social media buzz around a new product launch. Which of the following best describes the type of advertising used in this campaign?
A. Print advertising
B. Television advertising
C. Radio advertising
Correct D. Digital advertising

Correct Answer: D

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