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A total of Rs. 9800 is invested partly in 9% stock priced at 75 and partly in 10% stock priced at 80. If the income from both investments is the same, what is the amount invested in the 9% stock?

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Let the amount invested in the 9% stock be x. Then, the amount invested in the 10% stock is (9800 - x). The income from 9% stock is (9/75) * x, and from 10% stock is (10/80) * (9800 - x). Setting these equal: (9/75) * x = (10/80) * (9800 - x). Solving this equation gives x = Rs. 5000.

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  1. 1.A man purchases shares with a face value of Rs. 25 that offer a 9% dividend. If his investment yields a 10% return, at what price did he acquire each share?
  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.
  8. 8.A person purchases a 16% stock at a price of 128. What is the yield (interest) he receives on his investment?
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