Friday Quiz - 31/8/18 - Quiz & Trivia

1. Meaning "small gain" in 16th century French, what name is given to balls of choux pastry, filled with cream and covered with a chocolate sauce?

Eclair

Daqcoise

Profiterole

Croquembouche

2. Which of the following is not a Greek island?

Lesbos

Porthos

Skopelos

Chios

Porthos is one of the Three Musketeers!

Explanation

Porthos is one of the Three Musketeers!

3. What is the VAT rate on gas and electricity to an office building?

20%

5%

0%

Exempt

You may remember from a few weeks ago that whilst domestic gas and electricity is subject to the lower rate of 5% VAT, other supplies of gas and electricity (generally commercial supplies, including to office buildings) are subject to the standard rate of 20%.

Explanation

You may remember from a few weeks ago that whilst domestic gas and electricity is subject to the lower rate of 5% VAT, other supplies of gas and electricity (generally commercial supplies, including to office buildings) are subject to the standard rate of 20%.