Stocks and Shares


  1. Find what sum of money 1 must invest in a 10 per cent stock at 102 to obtain an income of Rs. 400 per year ?









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    400 = (Ans / 102) x 10
    or Ans = (102 x 400) / 10

    Correct Option: C

    400 = (Ans / 102) x 10
    or Ans = (102 x 400) / 10
    ∴ Ans = 102 x 40 = Rs. 4080


  1. What annual income will be derived by investing Rs. 1547 in 13 percent Railway stock at 119 ?









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    Required answer = (1547 / 119) x 13

    Correct Option: C

    Required answer = (1547 / 119) x 13 = Rs. 169



  1. What income will be derived by investing Rs. 3000 in 91/2% per cent ?









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    Required answer = (3000 x 19) / 200

    Correct Option: D

    Required answer = (3000 x 19) / 200 = Rs. 285


  1. A man invests in a 41/2% stock at 96. The interest obtained by him is ?









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    By investing Rs 96, income derived = Rs. 9/2
    By investing Rs. 100, income derived = Rs. (9 x 100) / (2 x 96) = Rs.4.69

    Correct Option: C

    By investing Rs 96, income derived = Rs. 9/2
    By investing Rs. 100, income derived = Rs. (9 x 100) / (2 x 96) = Rs.4.69
    Interest obtained =4.69%



  1. Find the cost of Rs. 15000, 51/2%, stock at 99 ? (Brokerage 1%)









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    Rs. 15000 x (99 + 1)/100

    Correct Option: A

    Rs. 15000 x (99 + 1)/100 = Rs. 15000