Question:A man invests some money party in 9% stock at 96 and party in 12% stock at 120. To obtain equal dividends from both, he must invest the money in the ratio :
A `4 : 5`
B `16 : 15`
C `3 : 4`
D `3 : 5`
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+ Answer
B
+ ExplanationFor in income of Rs. 1 in 9% stock at 96, investment
For an income of Rs 1 in 12% stock at 120, investment
`= Rs (120/12)`
`= Rs. 10`.
:. Ratio of investment` = 32/3 : 10 = 32 : 30 = 16 : 15.