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WAEC Commerce 2025 Theory — Question 11

Question 11 of 24 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Commerce 2025 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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4(a) State five reasons for the survival of small retail businesses.

Model answer

i. Consistent assistance from family and friends in the form of loans. ii. Government's quick intervention in supporting small businesses with grants/tokens. iii. A high rate of turnover keeps cash flow consistent for small businesses. iv. High demand from the local community for retail items gives small businesses an edge to continue in existence. v. Small businesses are easy to set up.

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