Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Applied Mathematics - Section B2

Chapter

Financial Mathematics

Question:

A man buys shares at the par value of Rs 10 yielding 8% dividend at the end of a year. Find the number of shares bought if he receives a dividend of Rs 300.

Options:

385

390

365

375 `

Correct Answer:

375 `

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (4) : 375

Total received $= ₹300$

Dividend on 1 share $=₹\left(\frac{8}{100}×10\right)$ $=₹0.80$

∴ No. of shares $=\frac{₹300}{₹0.80}=375$