CHRISTIAN SOCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION (CSSC) NORTHERN ZONE JOINT EXAMINATIONS SYNDICATE (NZJES)
FORM FOUR PRE-NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS 2022
061 COMMERCE
TIME 3 Hours Friday 23 September 2022 p. m
INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION A (20 MARKS)
Answer all questions in this section.
1. For each of the items (i) – (xv), choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write letter besides the item number in the answer booklet/sheet provided.
(i) Suppose you are at home during the holiday, your Mother has asked you about the best meaning of commerce, which of the following is the best response that you could give her?
(ii) Amina sells juice in small quantities to final consumers after buying them in reasonable quantities from wholesalers, therefore Amina is a
(iii) Meshaki is Tanzanian business who goes to Dubai to buy clothes with the aim of re-exporting. Therefore. Meshaki is a
(iv) Mr. Drogbaimported furniture from Japan but did not pay import duty in the port authority. The port authorized and kept the furniture in the place called.
(v) Mrs.Samwel total sales during the year 2020 was Tsh. 160,000/= If profit was 20% of sales. What was the cost of goods sold during the year?
(vi) The ore, bulk or oil carriers which uses different holds to transport a mixed cargo at the same time though water transport are known as
(vii) While viewing football match via television, Wilson saw advert about comfy mattress saying only caring parents buy for children, which method of appeal has been used in such advert?
(viii) The price quotation that includes all costs to the port of destination plus unloading charges,
(ix) E & O.E is an abbreviation included at the foot of an invoice; it stands for
(x) The source of finances that derived from within an organization through accumulating profit is called
(xi) Jembe, Malima and Mtani Jembe were discussing about ways of classifying goods. What do you think should be the correct response;
(xii) You are an expert of commerce and someone needs to know the correct form of transport, what should be your presentation to them?
(xiii) Which bank accounts will you advice a trade to open if he/she want to deposit/withdraw cash at any time and allow overdraft to its customers?
(xiv) Simba cement company Ltd has been advertising its product for almost twenty years now. It is obvious that a good number of people have already received the required information regarding the product offered, the company is still keeping on the advertising the product in order to;
(xv) Tanzania is one of the third world countries. It imports more than what it exports. Therefore, Tanzania has;
2. Match the descriptions of types of tax in Column A with the corresponding terminology in column B by writing the letter of the correct terminology besides the item number.
Column A | Column B |
(i) These are the tax by companies. For example bonite bottlers limited company (ii) These are tax assessed and collected by the local authorities. For example municipal and district council (iii) These are tax imposed on the properties which has increased its value when sold (iv) These are tax imposed on the wealth of a person at the time of death (v) A tax used to discourage consumption of harmful products like beer and cigarettes. |
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SECTION B (50 MARKS)
Answer all questions in this section.
3. It is urged that the evolution of money (currency) has increased social problems in the societies like corruption, inflation and classes of people. By using five (5) points argue against this statement.
4. Most small scale retailers closes their business after short period of operation, as a business expert use five(5) points to advise them how to retain their business for long time.
5. A manufacturer wishes to introduce a new washing soap. State with reasons the factors he would consider when choosing the appropriate medium of advertising (five points)
6. Assume that your house is situated neat a major road and it is assured against fire; an oil tanker passing by happen to overturn near you house and catches fire which burn down your house. Explain the steps to be taken so that you may be compensated house.
7. It is urged that increase in population is the only factor for the development of commerce in Tanzania. As a commercial expert argue against this statement by giving out five points.
SECTION C (30 marks)
Answer two (2) questions from this section.
8. Assume that your brother is brother is operating a small business as sole proprietor. He intends to expand his business; has approached you for an advice. As a commercial expert advise him five ways of raising additional capital.
9. Mr Hillarious is a business man who conducts his business activities between Tanzania and Rwanda. He wants to transport his goods from Arusha Tanzania to Kigali Rwanda but he doesn’t know which mode of transport is the best to him, as a commercial expert advise him the factors to be considered before choosing the best mode of transport (five points)
10. Your debtors paid you a crossed cheque, on presenting it to the bank counter for payment the bank clerk made the following comments. “The draw has sufficient funds but I am sorry we cannot cash it”
LEARNINGHUBTZ.CO.TZFORM FOUR COMMERCE REGIONAL SERIES-89 YEAR-2022
TANZANIA HEADS OF ISLAMIC SCHOOLS COUNCIL FORM FOUR INTER ISLAMIC MOCK EXAMINATION
061 COMMERCE
(For Both School and Private Candidates)
Time: 3 Hours Friday, 9th September 2022 a.m.
Instructions
SECTION A (20 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section
1. For each of the items (i) – (xv), choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number in the answer booklet(s) provided.
(i) Sita bought a car on installment bases in spite of paying a down payment, a car seller did not provide Sita with car ownership until he paid the last installment. Which system of installment was applied under this transaction?
(ii) After finishing form four, you were admitted as a partner in a family business. You contributed capital, shares profits of the partnership but you did not participate in the dayto-day management of the business. You can be described as what type of partner?
(iii) Suppose after two years you planned to engage in cultivation of cotton and maize for sale within and outside your country. Which level of production does your business belong?
(iv) A business plan is an important document needed by various parties inside and outside the organization. Which among the following does not indicate the really purpose of a business plan?
(v) Kanji of Zambia is a trader selling second hand clothes that normally buy them from China and selling them in Zambia. Which form of trade is conducted by him?
(vi) Mr. Chuya fears to establish a business firm due to various uncertainties like fire and theft. Advise him on an aid to trade which can help him to restore his confidence and concentrate on business without any fear:
(vii) The growth of trade and commerce in Tanzania has been contributed by many factors. Which among the following factors did not play such a role?
(viii) “Buy one get one” was a slogan used by Coca Cola Company to encourage customers to buy their products. This form of promotion is known as:
(ix) A warehouse owned by Zaka for his personal use, sometimes allows other people to store their goods and pay storage fee. This type of warehouse is referred to as:
(x) Due to the impact of COVID-19, the price of fuel continues to rise every year. What will be the impact of a demand for cars due to that effect of price of fuel?
(xi) A document prepared by one company or organization to another on account of an event which gives out the results of an investigation and recommendation is known as:
(xii) Zika is a Tanzanian who established a money transfer application which was not there before. The machine facilitates the transfer of money between different countries around the world. Zika’s creativity is referred to as:
(xiii) Mrs. Kachiki as a house wife prepared a fresh fruits juice for her kids consumption. In which type of production does the activity done by Mrs. Kachiki belong?
(xiv) Mtu owns a store in Arusha. His friend visited him and found him checking and keeping a record of the number of items in stock and their values. Which stock administration function was Mtu performing?
(xv) Jongo has entered into a hire purchase agreement to buy a computer from a retail store over a two years period. When will he become the legal owner of the computer?
2. Match the descriptions of the types of goods in column A with the corresponding type of goods in column B by writing the letter of the correct response beside the item number in your answer booklet.
COLUMN A | COLUMN B |
(i) Are the goods which are used by consumers to satisfy their needs directly (ii) Are the goods which are used to produce other goods (iii) Are the goods which are available for any one to use, regardless of who pays and who does not pay (iv) Are the goods which are freely available by nature and in abundance (v) Are the goods which last for a long period of time without being destroyed |
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SECTION B (50 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section
3. Gora has inherited a substantial amount of money and would like to set up a business. Explain to him five (5) factors he should take into consideration in deciding which business units to take.
4. Your house which is situated near the major road is insured against fire which may arise from within. Describe the steps that you should take in seeking compensation in the event of accident.
5. You have been employed by SBT Japan to assist the company in importation of raw materials. Explain five (5) documents that you will use while conducting your duties.
6. Various countries impose different forms of direct taxes to its citizens to generate revenue so as to fund its running expenditure. Identify five of them imposed in Tanzania.
7. (a) You have been employed as a marketing Manager by Samsung Company. Give three reasons why you should continue advertising company’s products which are already in the market?
(b) Explain two benefits that a company expects from continuing to advertise.
SECTION C (30 Marks)
Answer only two (2) questions in this section
8. Before Juma a businessman decides on the methods of transport to be used in delivering goods to his customers, he must consider number of factors concerned with transportation. Describe those factors. (Six points)
9. Jio received his pension fund from NSSF this year and he is planning to start a business. Suggest to him six (6) preliminary activities that he should conduct before starting his business.
10. Tisu and Tusa are leading business partners in your community. They pay most of their creditors through cash despite being too risk. As a commercial student elaborate how they can overcome those risks by using cheque. Give five (5) points.
LEARNINGHUBTZ.CO.TZFORM FOUR COMMERCE REGIONAL SERIES-81 YEAR-2022
PRESIDENT'S OFFICE, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
ARUSHA REGIONAL FORM FOUR MOCK EXAMINATION
061 COMMERCE
TIME : 3 Hours July 2022
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper consists of section A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions
2. Answer all question in section A and B and only two questions from section C
3. Section A carries twenty (20) marks, section B carries fifty (50) marks and section C carries thirty (30)marks
4. Communication device and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room
5. Write your NAME on every page of your answer booklet(s)
SECTION A (20 Marks)
Answer ALL questions in this section
1. Choose the correct answer from the alternative given and write its letter beside; -
(i) ABC Co. Ltd is the main producer of plastic plates in Arusha. How best can we classify goods produced by ABC co. Ltd?
(ii) A Cheque which is presented to the bank before the date is called
(iii) Series provided by the teachers,lawyers and police can be classified as:
(iv) "The higher the price the lower the quantity demanded and the vice versa" According to this law of demand what factor influences the buying decisions?
(v) Ms He1len wishes to purchase life assurance policy from Zanzibar lnsurance Cooperation where she can pay a premium for a specified number of years. What policy would you advise her to purchase?
(vi) Transport is one of the very important aids to trade as it provides a link between producer and the market for their production. As an expert provide the main form of transport.
(vii) In Tanzania today many businessmen have conflicts with Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) concerning the use of Electronic Fiscal device (EFD) Machine despite ofits important in the business practice to both. As an expert what do you think can the government benefit from the use of EFD machine?
(viii) From a case of question number (vii),what benefit can business men get from using EFD machine?
(ix) Kingo is the famous businessmen in Tanzania. He used to buy cars from Japan and sell them to individual customers in Tanzania. What is the best term describing the activity done by Kingo?
(x) Considering a case of question number (ix), what is the best term describing cars imported from Japan?
(xi) You are provided with the following sets of retailer, which set represents large scale retailer?
(xii) Utalii College is the best provider of tour guide course in Tanzania. Which level of production activity does by Utalii College fulfill?
(xiii) Kishoi and her family grow vegetables for their home use. What type of production done by this family?
(xiv) Bilateral trade in international trade means;
(xv) An entrepreneur who works while thinking of increasing sales for 10% in to two years is assumed to be in a right track. What characteristics do you think this entrepreneur has?
2. Match the explanation of the international trade documents in column A with the documents names in column B by writing the letter of the correct answer beside the item number.
COLUMN A | COLUMN B |
(i) A document used to inspect the quality and the prices of the goods before it had been dispatched to other country (ii) A document which allows the bank to pass and sell the goods imported so as to recover the debt. (iii) A document that show an agreement between the exporter and the slip owner to carry goods to their destination (iv)The document that show the country where goods have been manufactured. (v) A document which informs the exporter about the date at which goods will be at the port ready for lading |
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SECTION B (50 Marks)
Answer ALL Questions In This Section
3. Differentiate the following commercial terms
(a) Business and commerce
(b) Oral communication and written communication
(c) Trade and aids to trade
(d) Fax and internet
(e) International trade and export trade.
4. "A country whose people have entrepreneurship knowledge is likely to have quick economic development" Explain five importance of entrepreneurship which reflect the above statement.
5, The coffee producer from Mtakuja village they have decided to build a warehouse this year (2022) as they expect to have more harvests than the previous years. As one of the committee member what essential factors would you advice to be considered when choosing allocation for constructing a warehouse? (Give five of them).
6. In 2022 Tanzania like any other country in the world is affected by high prices of petroleum product. This cause the price of goods and services to increase. The government announces that;it is the causes of war in Ukraine. However, the public complain that, war is not the main cause rather than high rate of taxes on the products. They asked the government to remove those taxes of which is very difficult. What type of taxes is imposed in petroleum product? Describe four advantages of such a tax.
7. (a) In the current years A- Y Ltd face a dramatic fail of its sales. The management is Malang a research to know what might be the cause. As a commercial expert help them to know four of the factors that might be the cause.
(b) From the following demand and supply schedule for sugar, draw up a combined demand and supply curves. Clearly show / Indicate equilibrium point. equilibrium price and equilibrium quantity.
Quantity demanded (kg) | Quantity supplied (kg) | Price (TZ) |
4000 | 1000 | 100 |
3500 | 1500 | 150 |
3000 | 2000 | 200 |
2500 | 2500 | 250 |
2000 | 3000 | 300 |
1500 | 3500 | 350 |
1000 | 400 |
SECTION C (30 Marks)
Answer TWO questions from this section
8. In the modern business, communication becomes one of the important tools to ensure effective and efficient use of human resource in the business firm as item provide harmony working environment. However, it is not always possible to have effective communication in the firm. Describe at least six barriers to effective communication.
9. Many with money (currencies) from one point to another during any business activity increases the risks of the money to be stolen. This makes businessmen shift from using cash payment to other means of payment which are move safe. Identify any six means of payment commonly used in Tanzania today
10. Many businessmen in Tanzania are shifting from running the business inform of sole proprietorship to a company due to many benefits associated with company over sole proprietorship. Analyze at least five advantages of company over proprietorship.
LEARNINGHUBTZ.CO.TZFORM FOUR COMMERCE REGIONAL SERIES-72 YEAR-2022
PRESIDENT'S OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
KILIMANJARO REGIONAL COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
FORM FOUR MOCK EXAMINATION
CODE :061 COMMERCE
TIME:3 HOURS 05/07/2022
INSTRUCTIONS:
l. This paper consists of sections A,B and C with total of 10 questions.
2. Answer all questions in section A and B and any TWO questions from section C.
3.Communication devices and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in
examination room.
4. Write your examination number in every page of your answer booklet(s).
SECTION A (20 MARKS)
Answer all questions in this section
I .For each of the items (i) — (xv), choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number in the answer booklet provided.
(i) By being a form four students of 17 years old, you want to be admitted in one of the partnership dealing with selling of books. In which type of partners would you fit?
(ii) Suppose you are self-employed in carpentry activities but you have spent two days to produce dining table for your family; in which category does the production of such table be grouped?
(iii) Which method would Tanzania adopt if she wants to completely restrict importation of sugar from Zambia?
(iv) Mpopo is a large scale retailer who wants to identify the fast moving goods in his business. Which stock calculation will Mpopo apply to arrive at correct identification?
(v) Some entrepreneurs debated that internal motivation in entrepreneurship is wastage of resources. Which statement evidences that internal motivation is an important aspect in entrepreneurship?
(vi) Which of the following would you use to send fresh fruits and vegetables from Arusha to Canada as an exporter from Tanzania?
(vii) Self-services is a common feature of a
(viii) The following are factors to be considered when selecting a channel of distribution EXCEPT:
(ix) Are warehouses which are owed by the government and. individual and to anyone wishing to hire them for a certain charge.
(xv) The safety means of payment that is being recommended to businessmen is by:
2. Match the following items by writing the letter of the correct meaning from list B against the number of item in list A
LIST A | LIST B |
i) The name, mark, symbol or sign given to a product with the aim of identifying the product and differentiate it from the competitor's product ii) Involves anything that can be offered in the market for attention, acquisition or use, normally involves goods or services iii) A part of brand which is given legal protection but it is capable of exclusive appropriation iv) A part of brand which can be pronounced when a buyer orders for a product. v) Refers to the exclusive legal rights to reproduce, publish and sell product in the form of literacy or artistic work. |
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(SECTION B 50 Marks)
Answer all questions
3. Mr. Kazimoto plans to establish fish industry in Mwanza city, but he is worrying on how to raise capital for his business. Briefly explain to him any five (5) possible sources of capital.
4. For a foreign business communication to be effective, there must be clear understanding between the communication parts. Briefly explain five (5) barriers to effective communication.
5. (a) Draw the supply curves to show an increase in supply of maize and state the effect of an increase in supply on equilibrium prices and equilibrium quantity.
(b) Draw the supply curves to show a decrease in supply of maize and state the effect of a decrease in supply of maize on equilibrium prices and equilibrium quantity.
6. Storage facility is one of the problems facing mobile shop traders in Tanzania. The solution towards this problem is to hire a space in private warehouses. Briefly elaborate to the four types of private warehouses and advise them the one which is suitable for their business
7. The following information was extracted from the books of Nyakamande a wholesaler for the financial year ending 3 1 st May 2020.
Closing stock | Tshs. | 240,000 |
Gross profit | Tshs. | 320,000 |
Net purchase | Tshs. | 720,000 |
Cost of goods sold | Tshs. | 800,000 |
Cash in hand | Tshs. | 15,000 |
Calculate the following:
(i) Opening stock
(ii) Net sales
(iii) Average stock
(iv) Rate of stock turn
(v) Margin as percentage
SECTION C (30 MARKS)
Answer only TWO (2) questions in this section.
8. A good transport facility in business is regarded as blood vessels in the human body. Justify this statement with six importance of a good transport facilities in business.
9. Management in all business and organizational activities is the act of coordinating the effort of people to accomplish the desired goals and objectives using available resources efficiently and effectively. As a commercial student explain five (5) importance of management
10. Suppose your name have been shortlisted by SIDO (Small Industries Development Organization) as a job applicant under research and development department. An interviewer asked you to explain the contributions of innovation towards business success. What would be your response? (give six points).
LEARNINGHUBTZ.CO.TZFORM FOUR COMMERCE REGIONAL SERIES-54 YEAR-2022
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA PRESIDENT’S OFFICE, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
MWANZA CITY JOINT EXAMINATION (NYEGEZI, BUTIMBA AND MKUYUNI WARDS)
FORM FOUR PRE MOCK EXAMINATION
COMMERCE
Time: 3 Hours April 2021
Instructions
SECTION (20MARKS)
Answer all questions from this section
1. For each of the items (i) – (xv) choose the correct answer from among the given alternative and write its letter beside the item number on the answer sheet provided
(i) Mr. Charles Lugolola is a trader selling second hand clothes that normally buying them from Dubai and selling them Dar es salaam-Tanzania. Which type of trade Mr. Charles Lugolola conducting?
(ii) Which is the correct reason for the movement along the demand curve?
(iii) Martine was complaining that he was one among the lower income earners but his salary is always been deducted more than higher income earners. Which do you think is the method that has been used by his institution to deduct his salary?
(iv) Ms. Neema is a retailer with her retail shop in Dodoma town. She took insurance cover of her pick-up that she always uses to collects her goods from the wholesalers’ warehouses. One day she got fire accident in her shop. She went to claim for compensation but the insurer refuses to do so. Which principle of insurance has been used by insurer to refuse to compensate her?
(v) Which one among the following is the correct classification of warehouses?
(vi) If there was a farmer who had wheat and wanted salt he had to find one who had salt and wanted wheat, this is an example of:
(vii) Which of the following is not a feature of free goods?
(viii) Nearly every journey involves junctions where we can transfer from one form of transport to another, in this case we are referring to:
(ix) All the qualities of good money are important, but the most important quality of good money is:
(x) The following statements are true of a bill of exchange which one is not?
(xi) The surrender value of a life assurance policy is
(xii) The process of giving a particular name to a product is called
(xiii) A delcredere agent
(xiv) Aids to trade may be defined as the activities aimed at
(xv) If Tanzania exports more goods to Rwanda than she imports from the same country, her
LIST A | LIST B |
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SECTION B (50 MARKS)
Answer all questions from this section
3. Given the following information
Opening stock …………………………………………………. Tsh 120,000
Net purchases ………………………………………………….. Tsh 150,000
Closing stock ………………………………………………….. Tsh 100,000
Net sales ……………………………………………………… . Tsh 300,000
Compute the following
4. What do you understand with the following?
(a) Management
(b) Amalgamation
(c) Quasi partner
(d) Co-operative society
(e) Prospectus
5. (a) Enumerate five ways in which the community benefits from learning business studies.
(b) State five differences between direct and indirect production.
6. You have been appointed as manager of Twiga cement Company in Tanzania, this comes as the strategy to improve the performance of the company following its failure to meet their pre-determined goals, with five points explain what you will do to realize good standard of service of your company
7. (a) Briefly explain five services that are rendered by middlemen to producers in the chain of distribution.
(b) Mention five factors that may inhibit entrepreneurial development in a country.
SECTION C (30 MARKS)
Answer two question form this section
8. (a) It is often argued that in a commercial system such as that existing in Tanzania a wholesaler cannot be eliminated. Justify.
(b) Describe under what circumstances banks will dishonor a cheque even if the drawer has enough money in his account.
9. There those people who do not buy or sell goods but offer services which facilitate trade. Without such services there would be hindrances in the exchange of goods. With the help of such services there is a continuous flow of exchange of goods and service which helps in the distribution of goods. Basing on this statement explain six auxiliary services in commerce.
9. Mr. Araphat is struggling to start business in Dodoma City, he is very much motivated to start business as he find large number of people from different regions in the country move to the capital city, to him this is a big opportunity. He has identified five potential businesses which he is capable of dealing with, however capital is the big problem to him, as an expert advises him on how to get rid to his problem.
LEARNINGHUBTZ.CO.TZFORM FOUR COMMERCE REGIONAL SERIES-63 YEAR-2021
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA NATIONAL EXAMINATION COUNCIL OF TANZANIA
FORM IV MOCK EXAMINATION 2020 DODOMA REGION
Time: 3:00 Hrs Friday 7, August 2020 pm
Instructions
SECTION A, (20 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section
1. For each of the items (i) – (xv), choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number
i. An overdraft exists when
ii. Which one of the following is NOT true about a bill of exchange?
iii. The principal document in an insurance contract is
iv. If employer wishes to pay a number of employees with one cheque he may use
v. A credit note is issued to correct
vi. The function which is NOT usually performed by a retailer is
vii. The most suitable type of account for a businessman is
viii. The list of documents prepared in the course of commercial transaction in the right order of being raised is
ix. The group which represents a broad classification of human occupations is
x. If Tanzania exports more goods to Uganda than she imports from the same country her balanceof
xi. A marketing board is a board set up to
xii. Which of the following is the benefit of sole traders over limited companies?
xiii. Which of the following industries are concerned with obtaining raw materials from natural resources?
xiv. One method of discouraging imports is to
xv. The term “ Legal Tender “ means
2. Match the item in column “A” with the responses in column “B” by writing the letter on the correct response beside the item number.
COLUMN A | COLUMN B |
i. Document issued by an airline company to act as a contract of carriage by the airline company and contract to pay freight charges by the sender of goods. ii. Document issued by insurance company after the payment of the premium by the insured. iii. Tax levied on import or export. iv. The document clearly states the rules and regulations that guide the internal operation of the company. v. Document that empowers the public limited company to start operating. |
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SECTION B, (50 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section
3. You have been invited in a seminar about Taxation conducted by Tanzania Revenue Authority. The main theme of the seminar is “the effects of taxation” at the end of the seminar, you will be required to present to your fellow students the positive and negative effects of taxation in an economy. Summarize your presentation by showing the:-
4. Write short notes on the following terms;
5. Write short notes on the following items
6. Can we eliminate the wholesaler? Give five reasons to support your answer.
7. (a) What is cheque?
(b) Give four reasons for a cheque to be dishonoured
SECTION C, (30 Marks)
Answer two (2) questions from this section
8. Why is it necessary for a country to be as self-sufficient as possible?
9. Give reasons why taxation is compulsory in our country.
10. a) Explain the factors to be considered when identifying a business opportunity.
b) Explain five business opportunities which are more profitable in Tanzania.
LEARNINGHUBTZ.CO.TZFORM FOUR COMMERCE REGIONAL SERIES-5 YEAR-2020