Stocks and Shares - General Aptitude

Q1:

A man buys Rs. 20 shares paying 9% dividend. The man wants to have an interest of 12% on his money. The market value of each share is:

A Rs. 12

B Rs. 15

C Rs. 18

D Rs. 21

ANS:B - Rs. 15

Dividend on Rs. 20 = Rs. 9 x 20 = Rs. 9 .
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Rs. 12 is an income on Rs. 100.
 Rs. 9 is an income on Rs. 100 x 9 = Rs. 15.
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