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An insurance company charges a premium rate of 2% on a consignment valued at ₦4,500,000. If the insured adds a 10% mark-up to cover additional expenses before computing the insurable value, what is the total insurance premium paid?

A₦90,000
B₦94,500
C₦99,000CORRECT
D₦103,500
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Why the answer is C, and why the others tempt you.
The insurable value is computed by adding 10% to the consignment value: ₦4,500,000 × 1.10 = ₦4,950,000. The premium is then 2% of ₦4,950,000 = ₦99,000. Option A ignores the mark-up, option B applies 2% to ₦4,725,000 (a common error), and option D uses an incorrect base.
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