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1.

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
Discussion
2.

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
Discussion
3.

Which is better investment: 11% stock at 143  or  9(3/4)% stock at 117?

A. 11% stock at 143
B. 9(3/4)% 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
Discussion
4.

A man bought 20 shares of Rs. 50 at 5 discount, the rate of dividend being 13(1/2). 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)%
Discussion
5.

By investing in 16(2/3)% 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
Discussion
6.

 A man buys Rs. 20 shares paying 9% dividend. The man wants to have an interest of 12% on his money. What is the market value of each share?

A. Rs.12
B. Rs.18
C. Rs.15
D. Rs.21
Answer» D. Rs.21
Discussion
7.

 Find the cost of Rs. 4500, 8.5% stock at 4 premium.

A. 4680
B. 4860
C. 5240
D. 5420
Answer» B. 4860
Discussion
8.

 Find the cost of 96 shares of Rs. 10 each at (3/4) discount, brokerage being(1/4) per share.

A. 812
B. 912
C. 1012
D. 1112
Answer» C. 1012
Discussion
9.

 A man invested Rs. 4940 in Rs. 10 shares quoted at Rs. 9.50. If the rate of dividend be 14%, his annual income is

A. Rs.728
B. Rs.648
C. Rs.720
D. Rs.622
Answer» B. Rs.648
Discussion
10.

 A man invested Rs.1552 in a stock at 97 to obtain an income of Rs.128. What is the dividend from the stock?

A. None of these
B. 9.7%
C. 7.5%
D. 8%
Answer» E.
Discussion
11.

 Find the cost of Rs. 7200, 8% stock at 90;

A. 6240
B. 6450
C. 6480
D. 6580
Answer» D. 6580
Discussion
12.

 Find the cost of Rs. 4500, 8.5% stock at 4 premium ?

A. Rs. 4560
B. Rs. 4640
C. Rs. 4680
D. Rs. 4780
Answer» D. Rs. 4780
Discussion
13.

 Find the cost of Rs. 6400 , 10 % stock at 15 discount ?

A. 5440
B. 5450
C. 5460
D. 5470
Answer» B. 5450
Discussion
14.

 Find the annual income derived by investing Rs. 6800 in 10% stock at 136 :

A. Rs. 450
B. Rs. 480
C. Rs. 500
D. Rs. 520
Answer» D. Rs. 520
Discussion
15.

 A man buys Rs. 25 shares in a 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. Rs. 22
B. Rs. 22.50
C. Rs. 23
D. Rs. 23.50
Answer» C. Rs. 23
Discussion
16.

 A man sells Rs. 5000, 12% stock at 156 and invests the proceeds partly in 8 % stock at 90 and 9 % stock at 108. He thereby increase his income by Rs. 70. How much of the proceeds were invested in ea

A. Rs. 4200
B. Rs. 4250
C. Rs. 4300
D. Rs. 4350
Answer» B. Rs. 4250
Discussion
17.

 How many shares of market value Rs. 25 each can be purchased for Rs. 12750. brokerage being 2 % ?

A. 450
B. 500
C. 550
D. 600
Answer» C. 550
Discussion
18.

 The income derived from a Rs.100 , 13% stock at Rs. 105, is :

A. Rs. 5
B. Rs. 8
C. Rs. 13
D. Rs. 18
Answer» D. Rs. 18
Discussion
19.

 A man invested Rs. 4455 in Rs. 10 shares quoted at Rs. 8.25. If the rate of dividend be 12 % , his annual income is :

A. Rs. 207.40
B. Rs. 534.60
C. Rs. 648
D. Rs. 655.60
Answer» D. Rs. 655.60
Discussion
20.

 To product an annual income of Rs. 1200 from a 12% stock at 90 , the amount of stock needed is :

A. Rs. 10,000
B. Rs. 10,800
C. Rs. 14,400
D. Rs. 16,000
Answer» B. Rs. 10,800
Discussion
21.

 In order to obtain an income of Rs. 650 from 10% stock at Rs. 96 , one must make an investment of :

A. Rs. 3100
B. Rs. 6240
C. Rs. 6500
D. Rs. 9600
Answer» C. Rs. 6500
Discussion
22.

 A man invested Rs. 1552 in a stock at 97 to obtain an income of Rs. 128. The dividend from he stock is :

A. 7.5 %
B. 8 %
C. 9.7 %
D. None of these
Answer» C. 9.7 %
Discussion
23.

 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
Discussion
24.

 A man buy 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. Rs. 37.50
B. Rs. 40
C. Rs. 48
D. Rs. 52
Answer» C. Rs. 48
Discussion
25.

 A man invested Rs. 14,400 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. Rs. 500
B. Rs. 600
C. Rs. 650
D. Rs. 720
Answer» C. Rs. 650
Discussion
26.

 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
Discussion
27.

 A 9% stock yields 8% . The market value of the stock is :

A. Rs. 72
B. Rs. 92
C. Rs. 112.50
D. Rs. 116.50
Answer» D. Rs. 116.50
Discussion
28.

 A 12 % stock yielding 10% is quoted at :

A. Rs. 83.33
B. Rs. 110
C. Rs. 112
D. Rs. 120
Answer» E.
Discussion
29.

 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
Discussion
30.

 Sakshi invest 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. 5400
C. Rs. 5000
D. Rs. 5600
Answer» B. Rs. 5400
Discussion
31.

 Rs. 9800 are invested partly in 9 % stock at 75 and 10% stock at 80 to have equal amount of incomes. The investment in 9% stock is :

A. Rs. 4800
B. Rs. 5000
C. Rs. 5400
D. Rs. 5600
Answer» C. Rs. 5400
Discussion
32.

 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 he ratio.

A. 3 : 4
B. 3 : 5
C. 4 : 5
D. 16 : 15
Answer» E.
Discussion
33.

 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
Discussion
34.

 Find the annual income derived from Rs. 2500, 8% stock at 106?

A. 100
B. 200
C. 150
D. 250
Answer» C. 150
Discussion
35.

 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
Discussion
36.

 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
Discussion
37.

 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. 22.50
B. 22
C. 20.45
D. 12.50
Answer» B. 22
Discussion
38.

 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
Discussion
39.

 The cost price of a Rs. 100 stock at 4 discount, when brokerage (1/4)%, is:

A. Rs. 96
B. Rs. 96+
C. Rs. 96-
D. Rs. 100
Answer» C. Rs. 96-
Discussion
40.

 I want to purchase a 6% stock which must yield 5% on my capital. At what price must I buy the stock?

A. Rs. 111
B. Rs. 101
C. Rs. 83.33
D. Rs. 120
Answer» E.
Discussion
41.

 A 4% stock yields 5%. The market value of the stock is:

A. Rs. 125
B. Rs. 80
C. Rs. 99
D. Rs. 109
Answer» C. Rs. 99
Discussion
42.

 The income derived from a 5 stock at 95 is:

A. Rs. 5.50
B. Rs. 5.28
C. Rs. 5
D. none of these
Answer» B. Rs. 5.28
Discussion
43.

 By investing in 3 stock at 96%, one earns Rs. 100. The investment made is:

A. Rs. 36000
B. Rs. 3600
C. Rs. 2560
D. Rs. 4800
Answer» D. Rs. 4800
Discussion
44.

 A company pays 12.5% dividend to its investors. If an investor buys Rs.50 shares and gets 25% on investment, at what price did the investor buy the shares?

A. 6.25
B. 25
C. 50
D. 12.5
Answer» C. 50
Discussion
45.

 What is the investment made if one invests in 15% stock at 50 and earns Rs.2000?

A. 8000
B. 7000
C. 5000
D. 6000
Answer» D. 6000
Discussion
46.

 Find the market value of the stock if 6% yields 10%.

A. 60
B. 70
C. 80
D. 100
Answer» B. 70
Discussion
47.

 Find the number of shares that can be bought for Rs.8200 if the market value is Rs.20 each with brokerage being 2.5%.

A. 450
B. 500
C. 400
D. 410
Answer» D. 410
Discussion
48.

 The cost price of a Rs.100 stock at 4 discount, when brokerage is % is :

A. Rs.95.75
B. Rs.96
C. Rs.96.25
D. Rs.104.25
Answer» D. Rs.104.25
Discussion
49.

 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
Discussion
50.

 A invested some money in 10% stock at 96. if B wants to invest in an equally good 12% stock, he must purchase a worth of :

A. Rs. 80
B. Rs. 115.20
C. Rs. 120
D. Rs. 125.40
Answer» B. Rs. 115.20
Discussion