Stocks and Shares


  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. By investing Rs. 1100 in a 51/2% stock one earns Rs. 77. The stock is then quoted at ?









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    To earn Rs. 77, investment = Rs. 1100
    To earn Rs. 11/2, investment = (1100 / 77) x (11/2)

    Correct Option: C

    To earn Rs. 77, investment = Rs. 1100
    To earn Rs. 11/2, investment = (1100 / 77) x (11/2) = Rs. 784/7



  1. To produce an annual income of Rs. 500 in a 4% stock at 90, the amount of stock needed is ?









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    For an income of Rs. 4, stock needed = Rs. 100
    For an income of Rs. 500, stock needed = Rs. (100 / 4) x 500

    Correct Option: B

    For an income of Rs. 4, stock needed = Rs. 100
    For an income of Rs. 500, stock needed = Rs. (100 / 4) x 500 = Rs. 12500


  1. A 4% stock yield 5%. The market value of the stock is ?









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    For an income of Rs. 5, investment = Rs. 100
    For an income of Rs. 4, investment = Rs. (100/5) x 4

    Correct Option: B

    For an income of Rs. 5, investment = Rs. 100
    For an income of Rs. 4, investment = Rs. (100/5) x 4 = Rs. 80



  1. By investing a 6% stock at 96 an income of Rs. 100 is obtained by making and investment of ?









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    For an income of Rs. 6, investment = Rs. 96.
    For an income of Rs. 100, investment = Rs. (96 / 6) x 100

    Correct Option: A

    For an income of Rs. 6, investment = Rs. 96.
    For an income of Rs. 100, investment = Rs. (96 / 6) x 100 = Rs. 1600