2024 WAEC (WASSCE) Commerce Past Questions

The diagram above is a micrometer screw gauge. Determine its reading.

1. A.2.44mm
2. B.2.46mm
3. C.2.86mm✓ Correct
4. D.2.96mm

Which of the following compounds would not give a precipitate with ammoniacal AgNO3 solution?

1. A.CH3 C≡CCH3
2. B.HC≡CH✓ Correct
3. C.CH3C≡CH
4. D.CH3CH2C≡CH

Wood carving, leather work, and cloth weaving are examples of?

1. A.chemical industry
2. B.power industry✓ Correct
3. C.heavy industry
4. D.local craft industry

Which of the following compounds can be used to seal soil pores and prevent loss of water in a fish pond?

1. A.A. Suphur (IV) oxide
2. B.B. Ammonium suphate✓ Correct
3. C.C. Calcium carbonate
4. D.D. Potassium hydroxide

A government may cause a favourable change in her invisible trade account by

1. A.developing tourism and other services
2. B.imposing high tariff on exports
3. C.encouraging people to go for medical treatment abroad
4. D.increasing the export of her primary products✓ Correct

one objective of organisation of patroleum exporting countries (OPEC) is to?

1. A.harmonize and stabilize oil prizes
2. B.ensure excess supply of oil to consuming countries
3. C.subsidize oil prices in member countries
4. D.assist member countries to exploit oil resources✓ Correct

Tapeworm, liver fluke and roundworm can be controlled by?

1. A.A. flushing
2. B.B. drenching
3. C.C. dipping✓ Correct
4. D.D. fumigation

Which of the following gasses is highly soluble in water at room temperature

1. A.ammonia
2. B.carbon (IV) oxide
3. C.chlorine
4. D.nitrogen✓ Correct

The speaker has just come out of

1. A.an appalling experience✓ Correct
2. B.a nightmare
3. C.an induced sleep
4. D.a rehearsal

The interior angle of a regular polygon is 6 times its exterior angle find the number of sides of the polygon.

1. A.12
2. B.15
3. C.10✓ Correct
4. D.14