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  1. A man bought 20 shares of Rs. 50 at 5 discount, the rate of dividend being 13\(\frac { 1 } { 2 }\) The rate of interest obtained is:

  2. A.

    12\(\frac { 1 } { 2 }%\)%

    B.

    13\(\frac { 1 } { 2 }%\)%

    C.

    15%

    D.

    16\(\frac { 2 } { 3}%\)%

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    Answer : Option C

    Explanation :

    Investment = Rs. [20 x (50 - 5)] = Rs. 900.

     

    Face value = Rs. (50 x 20) = Rs. 1000.

     

    Dividend = Rs \([ \frac {27} { 2 }\).\( * \frac {1000 } { 100 } ]\)=Rs. 135.

     

    Interest obtained =\([ \frac {135} {900}*100]\)%= 15%

     


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