Question: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. 124.75
B Rs. 125.25
C Rs. 108.25
D Rs. 112.20
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+ Answer
A
+ ExplanationFor an income of Rs. 756, investment = Rs. 9000
For an income of Rs.`21/2`, investment`= Rs. (9000/756 xx 21/2)`
`= Rs. 125.`
:. For a Rs. 100 stock investment = Rs. 125.
Market value of Rs. 100 stock` = Rs. (125 - 1/4)`
`= Rs. 124. 75.`