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WAEC Commerce 2014 Theory — Question 27

Question 27 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Commerce 2014 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The throwing of goods overboard to prevent a ship from sinking is known as

  • A. floatsam
  • B. abandonment
  • C. jettisonCorrect
  • D. particular average

Explanation

When goods are thrown overboard into the sea to prevent sinking, this is referred to as jettison.

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