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Q: Which is better investment : 11% stock at 143 (or) 9 3/4% stock at 117 ?

  • 1
    Both are equally good
  • 2
    9 3/4% stock at 117
  • 3
    Cannot be compared, as the total amount of investment is not given
  • 4
    11% stock at 143
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Answer : 2. "9 3/4% stock at 117"
Explanation :

Answer: B) 9 3/4% stock at 117 Explanation: Let investment in each case be Rs. (143 x 117).   Income in 1st case = Rs.11143 x 143 x 117 = Rs. 1287.Income in 2nd case = Rs.394×117 x 143 x 117= Rs. 1394.25   Clearly, 9 3/4% stock at 117 is better.

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