2014 - JAMB Commerce Past Questions and Answers - page 5

The contract was terminated by frustration. * **Frustration:** A contract is frustrated when, after its formation, an event occurs that makes the performance of the contract impossible or radically different from what was originally intended, through no fault of either party. In this case, the accident made it impossible for Mr. Taiwo to fulfill the contract to let the car to Mr. Bunmi. * **Breach:** A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to perform their obligations under the contract. This didn't occur because of the car accident. * **Lapse of time:** This refers to the contract expiring, which isn't relevant here. * **Bankruptcy:** This has no bearing on a contract for a car.

Mainframe computers are suitable for weather forecasting because: * They possess the necessary processing power to handle the complex calculations involved in weather models. * They can store and analyze the massive amounts of data needed for weather prediction. * They are reliable and can operate continuously, which is crucial for real-time weather forecasting.