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O-LevelCommerceAdvertisingOct/Nov 2020

Fig. 4.1 shows an advertisement in a golf magazine for the reopening of a Golf & Spa Hotel. FAMOUS GOLF STARS JOIN IN CELEBRATIONS FOR THE REOPENI...

O-LevelCommerceCreditOct/Nov 2020

Miah wants to buy a new games console from a retail store. She will need credit to buy this consumer durable.

O-LevelCommerceProductionOct/Nov 2020

Fig. 1.1 shows FF Film Ltd. filming a new movie. [Figure 1.1] Use Fig. 1.1 to help you answer the following questions.

O-LevelCommerceBankingOct/Nov 2020

From an early age, Jack has been putting his money into a bank deposit account. He is now 18 and has started a job as a mechanic. He wants to open ...

O-LevelCommerceWholesale tradeOct/Nov 2020

Wholesalers deal with retailers and manufacturers. WW Wholesalers allows its retailers trade and cash discounts.

O-LevelCommerceGlobal tradeOct/Nov 2020

Mrs Rana is an exporter of gold jewellery. Mr Kavah imports gold jewellery from Mrs Rana to sell in his retail store.

O-LevelCommerceWarehousingOct/Nov 2020

Fig. 5.1 shows a warehouse owned by a large-scale retailer. [Figure 5.1] Use Fig. 5.1 to help you answer the following questions.

O-LevelCommerceProductionOct/Nov 2021

What is the final stage of the chain of production?

O-LevelCommerceProductionOct/Nov 2021

Which industry is not matched with its type of production? industry type of production

O-LevelCommerceProductionOct/Nov 2021

What does the tertiary stage in the chain of production involve?

O-LevelCommerceRetail tradeOct/Nov 2021

What is not the function of a small-scale retailer?

O-LevelCommerceRetail tradeOct/Nov 2021

How do bar codes assist retailers?

O-LevelCommerceRetail tradeOct/Nov 2021

What is an advantage to supermarkets of using automated check-outs?

O-LevelCommerceCreditOct/Nov 2021

What does credit not involve?

O-LevelCommerceCreditOct/Nov 2021

With which type of credit does the purchaser own the product on final payment?

O-LevelCommerceCreditOct/Nov 2021

Mrs Wang's computer needs urgent repairs. She has no money until she receives her salary next month. What is the best way to pay for these repairs?

O-LevelCommerceWholesale tradeOct/Nov 2021

What are both services provided by a wholesaler to a retailer?

O-LevelCommerceGlobal tradeOct/Nov 2021

Why will a manufacturer use an agent to sell goods abroad?

O-LevelCommerceWholesale tradeOct/Nov 2021

The diagram shows part of an invoice paid by a retailer. 20 cases canned pineapple @ $10 per case $200 less 20% trade discount $40 Total $160 If tw...

O-LevelCommerceFinanceOct/Nov 2021

A retailer received an invoice for $1200 with cash discount of 2.5% 30 days. Why did the retailer choose to pay after 40 days?

O-LevelCommerceFinanceOct/Nov 2021

A retailer buys 1000 pens for $2.50 each. Which percentage mark-up must he apply to achieve a gross profit of $500?

O-LevelCommerceGlobal tradeOct/Nov 2021

This is a headline in a newspaper. EUROPEAN STEEL PRODUCERS UNABLE TO COMPETE WITH VERY CHEAP IMPORTS FROM CHINA What describes a country exporting...

O-LevelCommerceGlobal tradeOct/Nov 2021

The bar chart shows the imports and exports for a country for a year. [Figure 17.1] What is the balance of trade?

O-LevelCommerceGlobal tradeOct/Nov 2021

The diagram shows a map of Africa. The shaded area consists of countries that form a trading bloc. [Figure 18.1] What is the name of this trading b...

O-LevelCommerceFinanceOct/Nov 2021

A grocery chain divides a country into four regional sales areas, A–D. Which region generates the most revenue? units sold (m) price per unit A 40 ...

O-LevelCommerceAdvertisingOct/Nov 2021

This advertisement was in a newspaper. HIGH-TECH VACUUM CLEANER • Cordless • Very strong • Powerful suction • Lightweight • Not expensive Which met...

O-LevelCommerceAdvertisingOct/Nov 2021

Amos wants to use the internet to promote his business. He places a pop-up advert on the website of a well-known company. What advantage is gained ...

O-LevelCommerceCommunicationsOct/Nov 2021

Which Post Office service should be used to send valuables?

O-LevelCommerceTransportOct/Nov 2021

Which type of ship specialises in carrying motor vehicles?

O-LevelCommerceTransportOct/Nov 2021

The picture shows a container on a truck. [Figure 25.1] What do the letters TIR indicate?

O-LevelCommerceTransportOct/Nov 2021

Why are some airports located by the sea?

O-LevelCommerceTransportOct/Nov 2021

What describes the management of the flow of goods from production to consumer?

O-LevelCommerceWarehousingOct/Nov 2021

What is the effect of storing goods required seasonally?

O-LevelCommerceWarehousingOct/Nov 2021

The diagram shows the function of a regional distribution centre (RDC) that belongs to ZZZ Ltd. [Figure 29.1] What is the function of a RDC?

O-LevelCommerceInsuranceOct/Nov 2021

Mrs Dube owns a small shop. Which risk can she not insure against?

O-LevelCommerceInsuranceOct/Nov 2021

Solomon has information from four insurance companies, A–D. He wants to insure two shops he owns. One shop is in Area 1 and one shop is in Area 2. ...

O-LevelCommerceBankingOct/Nov 2021

A global bank plans to invest $1 billion in mobile and digital banking services. What is the most likely reason for such an investment?

O-LevelCommerceFinanceOct/Nov 2021

The table shows a firm's financial data. non-current assets $ 120000 current assets 65000 long-term liabilities 52000 current liabilities 18000 cap...

O-LevelCommerceBusiness enterpriseOct/Nov 2021

What is a social factor affecting business sales?

O-LevelCommerceBusiness enterpriseOct/Nov 2021

How does an eretailer become more environmentally friendly?

O-LevelCommerceConsumer protectionOct/Nov 2021

Which action should not be taken to claim for a faulty product?

O-LevelCommerceProductionOct/Nov 2021

Which activity is part of primary production?

O-LevelCommerceProductionOct/Nov 2021

Which list contains only direct services?

O-LevelCommerceProductionOct/Nov 2021

What does division of labour mean?

O-LevelCommerceProductionOct/Nov 2021

Commerce helps production by

O-LevelCommerceRetail tradeOct/Nov 2021

The diagram shows four channels of distribution. Which channel is direct selling? [Figure 5.1]

O-LevelCommerceRetail tradeOct/Nov 2021

What is a characteristic of a small-scale retailer? [Figure 7.1]

O-LevelCommerceCreditOct/Nov 2021

Why do many retailers offer credit to their customers?

O-LevelCommerceWholesale tradeOct/Nov 2021

A wholesaler benefits manufacturers by

O-LevelCommerceWholesale tradeOct/Nov 2021

The business cards shown are used by four intermediaries. Which intermediary does not have possession of goods? [Figure 12.1]

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