O-LevelCommerceBusiness enterprise7100/12 · Oct/Nov 2020 · Q301 Mark

The following headlines appeared in an African newspaper. [Two headlines: "Water privatisation resulted in angry demonstrations" and "EN plc takes over water supply – it promises big investment"]. What was the most likely reason for the demonstrations against privatisation of the water supply?

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AEN plc may bottle the water for export.

BEN plc may put up water prices.

CInvestment in the water supply is not needed.

DWater supply may become contaminated.

✓ Correct answer

B: EN plc may put up water prices.

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Topic: Business enterprise, O-Level Commerce (syllabus 7100). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Commerce, Oct/Nov 2020 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 30.

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