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  1. A man invested Rs. 5820 in 5% stock at 95 and sold it when the price rose to Rs. 107. He invested the sale proceeds in 8% stock at 88. What is the change in man?s income if the Brokerage is Rs. 2?

  2. A.
    Rs. 300
    B.
    Rs. 290
    C.
    Rs. 270
    D.
    Rs. 260

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    Answer : Option D

    Explanation :

    Purchase price of the first stock = Rs. 95 + Rs. 2 = Rs. 97
    So, the number of stocks purchased = 5820/97 = 60
    Since the face value is not given, let it be Rs. 100.
    So, dividend per share = Rs. 5
    Income = no. of stocks * dividend per share
    = 60 * 5 = 300
    Sale price of the stock = 107 -2 = 105
    So, the amount received by selling all stocks = 60 * 105 = 6300
    This amount is invested by him in 8% stock at 88
    Purchase price of this stock = 88 + 2 = 90
    The total number of stocks purchased in this case = 6300 / 90 = 70
    Since the face value is not given, it can be taken Rs. 100.
    So, dividend per share = Rs. 8
    Income = 70 * 8 = Rs. 560
    Change in income = 560 - 300 = Rs. 260


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