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This section includes 57 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Arithmetic Ability knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Which is better investment: 11% stock at 143 or 9% stock at 117? |
| A. | 11% stock at 143 |
| B. | 9 3 % stock at 117 4 |
| C. | Both are equally good |
| D. | Cannot be compared, as the total amount of investment is not given. |
| Answer» C. Both are equally good | |
| 2. |
The market value of a 10.5% stock, in which an income of Rs. 756 is derived by investing Rs. 9000, brokerage being %, is: |
| A. | Rs. 108.25 |
| B. | Rs. 112.20 |
| C. | Rs. 124.75 |
| D. | Rs. 125.25 |
| Answer» D. Rs. 125.25 | |
| 3. |
By investing in 16% stock at 64, one earns Rs. 1500. The investment made is: |
| A. | Rs. 5640 |
| B. | Rs. 5760 |
| C. | Rs. 7500 |
| D. | Rs. 9600 |
| Answer» C. Rs. 7500 | |
| 4. |
A man bought 20 shares of Rs. 50 at 5 discount, the rate of dividend being 13. The rate of interest obtained is: |
| A. | 12 1 % 2 |
| B. | 13 1 % 2 |
| C. | 15% |
| D. | 16 2 % 3 |
| Answer» D. 16 2 % 3 | |
| 5. |
The cost price of a Rs. 100 stock at 4 discount, when brokerage is 1 % is: 4 |
| A. | Rs. 95.75 |
| B. | Rs. 96 |
| C. | Rs. 96.25 |
| D. | Rs. 104.25 |
| Answer» D. Rs. 104.25 | |
| 6. |
A person has deposited Rs. 13200 in a bank which pays 14% interest. He withdraws the money and invests in Rs. 100 stock at Rs. 110 which pays a dividend of 15%. How much does he gain or lose ? |
| A. | oses Rs. 48 |
| B. | ains Rs. 48 |
| C. | oses Rs. 132 |
| D. | ains Rs. 132 |
| Answer» B. ains Rs. 48 | |
| 7. |
The cash realised on selling a 14% stock at Rs. 106.25, brokerage being $$\frac{1}{4}$$ %, is- |
| A. | s. 105.50 |
| B. | s. 106 |
| C. | s. 106.50 |
| D. | s. 113.75 |
| Answer» C. s. 106.50 | |
| 8. |
A retired man sells out Rs. 7500 of a 10% stock at Rs. 105.50 and invests the proceeds in 14% stock at Rs. 124.50. What is the change in income if he pays a service charge of 0.5% of the face value on each transaction ? |
| A. | s. 95 |
| B. | s. 114 |
| C. | s. 132 |
| D. | one of these |
| Answer» D. one of these | |
| 9. |
The income derived from a Rs. 100, 13% stock at Rs. 105, is - |
| A. | s. 5 |
| B. | s. 8 |
| C. | s. 13 |
| D. | s. 18 |
| Answer» D. s. 18 | |
| 10. |
Which is better investment, 12% stock at par with an income tax at the rate of 5 paise per rupee or $$14\frac{2}{7}\% $$stock at 120 free from income tax ? |
| A. | 2% stock |
| B. | $14\frac{2}{7}\ $$% stock |
| C. | oth are equally good |
| D. | annot be compound |
| Answer» C. oth are equally good | |
| 11. |
A wants to secure an annual income of Rs. 1500 by investing in 15% debentures of face value Rs. 100 each and available for Rs. 104 each. If the brokerage is 1%, then the sum of money he should invest is - |
| A. | s. 10504 |
| B. | s. 10784 |
| C. | s. 15000 |
| D. | s. 19642 |
| Answer» B. s. 10784 | |
| 12. |
A man invested Rs. 14400 in Rs. 100 shares of a company at 20% premium. If the company declares 5% dividend at the end of the year, then how much does he get ? |
| A. | s. 500 |
| B. | s. 600 |
| C. | s. 650 |
| D. | s. 720 |
| Answer» C. s. 650 | |
| 13. |
A man invests in a 16% stock at 128. The interest obtained by him is ? |
| A. | % |
| B. | 2% |
| C. | 2.5% |
| D. | 6% |
| Answer» D. 6% | |
| 14. |
A man buys Rs. 50 shares in a company which pays 10% dividend. If the man gets 12.5% on his investment, at what price did he buy the shares ? |
| A. | s. 35.50 |
| B. | s. 40 |
| C. | s. 48 |
| D. | s. 52 |
| Answer» C. s. 48 | |
| 15. |
The cost price of a Rs. 100 stock at 4 discount, when brokerage is $$\frac{1}{4}$$% is: |
| A. | s. 95.75 |
| B. | s. 96 |
| C. | s. 96.25 |
| D. | s. 104.25 |
| Answer» D. s. 104.25 | |
| 16. |
The market value of a 10.5% stock, in which an income of Rs. 756 is derived by investing Rs. 9000, brokerage being $$\frac{1}{4}$$%, is: |
| A. | s. 108.25 |
| B. | s. 112.20 |
| C. | s. 124.75 |
| D. | s. 125.25 |
| Answer» D. s. 125.25 | |
| 17. |
By investing in $$16\frac{2}{3}$$% stock at 64, one earns Rs. 1500. The investment made is: |
| A. | s. 5640 |
| B. | s. 5760 |
| C. | s. 7500 |
| D. | s. 9600 |
| Answer» C. s. 7500 | |
| 18. |
Which is better investment:11% stock at 143or$$9\frac{3}{4}$$% stock at 117? |
| A. | 1% stock at 143 |
| B. | $9\frac{3}{4}$$% stock at 117 |
| C. | oth are equally good |
| D. | annot be compared, as the total amount of investment is not given. |
| Answer» C. oth are equally good | |
| 19. |
A man bought 20 shares of Rs. 50 at 5 discount, the rate of dividend being $$13\frac{1}{2}$$. The rate of interest obtained is: |
| A. | $12\frac{1}{2}$$ % |
| B. | $13\frac{1}{2}$$ % |
| C. | 5% |
| D. | $16\frac{2}{3}$$ % |
| Answer» D. $16\frac{2}{3}$$ % | |
| 20. |
By investing in 16 2/3% stock at 64, one earns Rs. 1500. The investment made is: |
| A. | Rs. 5760 |
| B. | Rs. 5640 |
| C. | Rs. 9600 |
| D. | Rs. 7500 |
| Answer» B. Rs. 5640 | |
| 21. |
Which is better investment: 11% stock at 143 or 9 3/4% stock at 117? |
| A. | 9 2/3 % stock at 117 4 |
| B. | 11% stock at 143 |
| C. | Cannot be compared, as the total amount of investment is not given |
| D. | Both are equally good |
| Answer» B. 11% stock at 143 | |
| 22. |
The cost price of a Rs. 100 stock at 4 discount, when brokerage is 1/4% is: |
| A. | Rs. 96 |
| B. | Rs. 95.75 |
| C. | Rs. 104.25 |
| D. | Rs. 96.25 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 23. |
Sakshi invests a part of Rs. 12,000 in 12% stock at Rs. 120 and the remainder in 15% stock at Rs. 125. If his total dividend per annum is Rs. 1360, how much does he invest in 12% stock at Rs. 120? |
| A. | Rs. 4500 |
| B. | Rs. 4000 |
| C. | Rs. 6000 |
| D. | Rs. 5500 |
| Answer» C. Rs. 6000 | |
| 24. |
Which is better investment : 11% stock at 143 (or) 9 3/4% stock at 117 ? |
| A. | Both are equally good |
| B. | 9 3/4% stock at 117 |
| C. | Cannot be compared, as the total amount of investment is not given |
| D. | 11% stock at 143 |
| Answer» C. Cannot be compared, as the total amount of investment is not given | |
| 25. |
The market value of a 10.5% stock, in which an income of Rs. 756 is derived by investing Rs. 9000, brokerage being 14%  is : |
| A. | Rs.108.25 |
| B. | Rs.112.20 |
| C. | Rs.124.75 |
| D. | Rs.125.25 |
| Answer» D. Rs.125.25 | |
| 26. |
The cash realised on selling a 14% stock is Rs.106.25, brokerage being 1/4% is |
| A. | 123 |
| B. | 106 |
| C. | 100 |
| D. | 156 |
| Answer» C. 100 | |
| 27. |
Mr. Shankar spends 25% of his monthly salary on household expenditure, 20% of the remaining on children’s education, and the remaining is equally invested in three different schemes. If the amount invested in each scheme is Rs.5600, what is the monthly salary of Shankar ? |
| A. | Rs. 34000 |
| B. | Rs. 31245 |
| C. | Rs. 24315 |
| D. | Rs. 28000 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
Find the cost of Rs. 6400, 10% stock at 15 discount? |
| A. | 2000 |
| B. | 5440 |
| C. | 6000 |
| D. | 5140 |
| Answer» C. 6000 | |
| 29. |
Find the annual income derived from Rs. 2500, 8% stock at 106? |
| A. | 100 |
| B. | 200 |
| C. | 150 |
| D. | 250 |
| Answer» C. 150 | |
| 30. |
Find the cash realised by selling Rs. 2440, 9.5% stock at 4 discount (brokerage 1/4Â %) |
| A. | 2000 |
| B. | 2298 |
| C. | 2290 |
| D. | 2289 |
| Answer» C. 2290 | |
| 31. |
Find the cost of Rs. 4500, 8.5% stock at 4 premium? |
| A. | 1400 |
| B. | 5000 |
| C. | 4000 |
| D. | 4680 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
Find the annual income derived by investing Rs. 6800 in 10% stock at 136.? |
| A. | 250 |
| B. | 1500 |
| C. | 500 |
| D. | 50 |
| Answer» D. 50 | |
| 33. |
By investing Rs. 1620 in 8% stock, Michael earns Rs. 135. The stock is then quoted at: |
| A. | 80 |
| B. | 96 |
| C. | 106 |
| D. | 108 |
| Answer» C. 106 | |
| 34. |
A man sells Rs.5000, 12 % stock at 156 and uinvests the proceeds parity in 8 % stock at 90 and 9 % stock at 108. He hereby increases his income by Rs. 70. How much of the proceeds were invested in each stock? |
| A. | 4000 |
| B. | 4200 |
| C. | 4002 |
| D. | 4020 |
| Answer» C. 4002 | |
| 35. |
By investing Rs. 1620 in 8% stock, Michael earns Rs. 135. The stock is then quoted at ? |
| A. | Rs. 145 |
| B. | Rs. 245.1 |
| C. | Rs. 96 |
| D. | Rs. 75 |
| Answer» D. Rs. 75 | |
| 36. |
A man invests some money partly in 9% stock at 96 and partly in 12% stock at 120. To obtain equal dividends from both, he must invest the money in the ratio: |
| A. | 0.12847222222222 |
| B. | 0.084027777777778 |
| C. | 0.67708333333333 |
| D. | 0.17013888888889 |
| Answer» D. 0.17013888888889 | |
| 37. |
A man invests in a 16% stock at 128. The interest obtained by him is : |
| A. | Rs. 8% |
| B. | Rs. 12% |
| C. | Rs. 12.5% |
| D. | Rs. 16% |
| Answer» D. Rs. 16% | |
| 38. |
A man invested Rs. 14,400 in Rs. 100 shares of a company at 20% premium. If his company declares 5% dividend at the end of the year, then how much does he get? |
| A. | Rs.500 |
| B. | Rs.600 |
| C. | Rs.650 |
| D. | Rs.720 |
| Answer» C. Rs.650 | |
| 39. |
A man buys Rs. 25 shares in company which pays 9 % dividend. The money invested is such that it gives 10 % on investment. At what price did he buy the shares? |
| A. | 22.5 |
| B. | 22 |
| C. | 20.45 |
| D. | 12.5 |
| Answer» B. 22 | |
| 40. |
A man buys Rs. 20 shares paying 9% dividend. The man wants to have an interest of 12% on his money. The market value of each share is: |
| A. | 12 |
| B. | 15 |
| C. | 18 |
| D. | 20 |
| Answer» C. 18 | |
| 41. |
A invested some money in 10% stock at 96. If B wants to invest in an equally good 12% stock, he must purchase a stock worth of : |
| A. | Rs.80 |
| B. | Rs.115.20 |
| C. | Rs.120 |
| D. | Rs.125.40 |
| Answer» C. Rs.120 | |
| 42. |
A 6% stock yields 8% . The market value of the stock is : |
| A. | Rs.48 |
| B. | Rs.75 |
| C. | Rs.96 |
| D. | Rs.133.33 |
| Answer» C. Rs.96 | |
| 43. |
*/*_By investing in 162/3% stock at 64, one earns Rs. 1500. The investment made is:? |
| A. | Rs. 5640 |
| B. | Rs. 5760 |
| C. | Rs. 7500 |
| D. | Rs. 9600 |
| Answer» C. Rs. 7500 | |
| 44. |
*/*_Sakshi invests a part of Rs. 12,000 in 12% stock at Rs. 120 and the remainder in 15% stock at Rs. 125. If his total dividend per annum is Rs. 1360, how much does he invest in 12% stock at Rs. 120?? |
| A. | Rs. 4000 |
| B. | Rs. 4500 |
| C. | Rs. 5500 |
| D. | Rs. 6000 |
| Answer» B. Rs. 4500 | |
| 45. |
*/*_By investing Rs. 1620 in 8% stock, Michael earns Rs. 135. The stock is then quoted at:? |
| A. | Rs. 80 |
| B. | Rs. 96 |
| C. | Rs. 106 |
| D. | Rs. 108 |
| Answer» C. Rs. 106 | |
| 46. |
_ A man buys Rs. 20 shares paying 9% dividend. The man wants to have an interest of 12% on his money. The market value of each share is:$? |
| A. | Rs. 12 |
| B. | Rs. 15 |
| C. | Rs. 18 |
| D. | Rs. 21 |
| Answer» C. Rs. 18 | |
| 47. |
__The cost price of a Rs. 100 stock at 4 discount, when brokerage is 1/4% is:__ |
| A. | Rs. 95.75 |
| B. | Rs. 96 |
| C. | Rs. 96.25 |
| D. | Rs. 104.25 |
| Answer» D. Rs. 104.25 | |
| 48. |
__A man invests some money partly in 9% stock at 96 and partly in 12% stock at 120. To obtain equal dividends from both, he must invest the money in the ratio:__ |
| A. | 3 : 4 |
| B. | 3 : 5 |
| C. | 4 : 5 |
| D. | 16 : 15 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 49. |
Which is better investment: 11% stock at 143  or 93/4% stock at 117?$? |
| A. | 11% stock at 143 |
| B. | 93/4% stock at 117 |
| C. | Both are equally good |
| D. | Cannot be compared, as the total amount of investment is not given. |
| Answer» C. Both are equally good | |
| 50. |
The market value of a 10.5% stock, in which an income of Rs. 756 is derived by investing Rs. 9000, brokerage being 1/4%, is:$? |
| A. | Rs. 108.25 |
| B. | Rs. 112.20 |
| C. | Rs. 124.75 |
| D. | Rs. 125.25 |
| Answer» D. Rs. 125.25 | |