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A person invests Rs. 14,400 in shares of a company priced at Rs. 100 each, purchased at a 20% premium. If the company announces a 5% dividend at the end of the year, what amount will he receive as dividend?

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Explanation

The effective price per share is Rs. 100 plus 20% premium, totaling Rs. 120. The number of shares bought is Rs. 14,400 divided by Rs. 120, which equals 120 shares. The dividend is 5% of the face value (Rs. 100) multiplied by the number of shares: 5% of Rs. 100 × 120 = Rs. 600.

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  2. 2.Calculate the total price for purchasing 96 shares, each with a face value of Rs. 10, sold at a discount of 3/4, and including a brokerage fee of 1/4 per share.
  3. 3.If a 6% stock is providing an 8% yield, what is the current market price of the stock?
  4. 4.What amount should be invested in 10% stock priced at Rs. 96 to earn an income of Rs. 650?
  5. 5.Calculate the yearly income earned by investing Rs. 6800 in a 10% stock priced at Rs. 136.
  6. 6.Maria invests Rs. 1620 in an 8% stock and receives Rs. 135 as income. What is the current market price of the stock?
  7. 7.Calculate the yearly income from Rs. 2,500 invested in 8% stock priced at 106.
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