Practice mode Stocks and Shares

Rs. 100 shares paying a 6% dividend are bought at a premium of 20%. What is the rate of interest earned?

Correct answer B. 5%

Explanation

At a 20% premium each Rs. 100 share costs Rs. 120 and pays a dividend of Rs. 6. Return = 6/120 × 100 = 5%.

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