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WAEC Economics 2025 Objective — Question 28

Question 28 of 51 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Economics 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following statements is true of a debenture?

  • A. It is a type of share with variable rate of dividend
  • B. Its holders are creditors to the companyCorrect
  • C. It is available to all business organizations
  • D. Its interest rate increases with profit

Explanation

A debenture is a loan to the company, so debenture holders are creditors, not shareholders, of the issuing company.

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