Stocks and Shares Exercise Aptitude problems and answers

1. The Income Derived from a 5 1/2% stock at 95 is :
A. 11250
B. 12500
C. 18000
D. None of these

Explanation:

2. To produce an annual income of Rs. 500 in a 4% stock at 90, the amount of stock needed is:
A. 11250
B. 12500
C. 18000
D. None of these

Explanation:

3. A invested some money in 4% stock at 96. Now, B wants to invest in an  equally good 5% stock. B must purchase a stock worth of:
A. 120
B. 124
C. 76.80
D. 80

Explanation:

4. A man invested Rs. 1552 in a stock at 97 to obtain an income of Rs. 128. The dividend from the stock is
A. 8%
B. 9.7%
C. 7.5%
D. None of these

Explanation:

5. 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.25
D.  Rs.22.50

Explanation:

6. 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

Explanation:

7. 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

Explanation:

8. 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

Explanation:

9. 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

Explanation:

10. To produce an annual income of Rs. 1200 from a 12% stock at 90, the amount of stock needed is:
A. Rs. 10800
B. Rs. 10000
C. Rs. 14400
D. Rs. 16000

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