Stocks and Shares Mcqs

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? Read More »

A man invested Rs. 14,400 in Rs.100 s 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
Number of s= (14400 / 120) =120.
Face value=Rs.(100×120) =Rs.12000.
Annual Income= Rs.(5/100×12000) =Rs. 600.

Find the income derived from 88 shares of Rs. 25 each at 5 premium, brokerage being (1/4) per share and the rate of dividend being 7(1/2) % per annum.

Find the income derived from 88 shares of Rs. 25 each at 5 premium, brokerage being (1/4) per share and the rate of dividend being 7(1/2) % per annum. Read More »

Find the income derived from 88 s of Rs. 25 each at 5 premium, brokerage being (1/4) per and the rate of dividend being 7(1/2) % per annum.

A. 150
B. 165
C. 180
D. 201
Cost of 1 = Rs. [25+5+1/4)] = Rs. (121/4).
Cost of 88 s = Rs.[(121/4)*88] = Rs. 2662.
Investment made = Rs. 2662.
Face value of 88 s = Rs. (88*25) = Rs. 2200.
Dividend on Rs. 100 = (15/2).
Dividend on Rs. 2200 = Rs. [(15/20*(1/100)*2200] = Rs. 165.
Income derived = Rs. 165.

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___________?

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___________? Read More »

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. 5400
C. Rs. 5000
D. Rs. 5600
Let the investment in 9% stock is x.
investment in 10% stock = (9800 – x)
9/75 * x = 10/80(9800 – x) hence x = 5000

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 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 ? Read More »

A man invested Rs. 14,400 in Rs 100 s 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

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 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__________? Read More »

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
For an income of Rs. 10, investment = Rs. 96.
For an income of Rs. 12, investment = Rs ( 96/10 X 12 )
= Rs. 115.20

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

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

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

A. 450
B. 500
C. 550
D. 600
C.P. of each = Rs. (25 + 2% of 25) = Rs. 25.50.
So Number of s = 12750/25.50 = 500.

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 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 ? Read More »

A man buys Rs. 50 s in a company which pays 10% dividend. If the man gets 12.5% on his investment, at what price did he buy the s ?A. Rs. 37.50
B. Rs. 40
C. Rs. 48
D. Rs 52
Dividend on 1 = Rs. ( 10/100 X 50 ) = Rs. 5. Rs. 12.50 is an income on an investment of Rs. 100. Rs. 5 is an income on an investment of Rs, ( 100 X 2/25 X 5 ) = Rs. 40. So Cost of 1 = Rs. 40.

To produce an annual income of Rs. 1200 from a 12% stock at 90, the amount of stock needed is__________?

To produce an annual income of Rs. 1200 from a 12% stock at 90, the amount of stock needed is__________? Read More »

To produce 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
For an income of Rs. 12, stock needed = Rs. 100.
For an income of Rs. 1200, stock needed = Rs.( 100/12 X 1200 ) = Rs. 10,000.

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

In order to obtain an income of Rs. 650 from 10% stock at Rs. ,96, one must make an investment of___________? Read More »

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