A man invested Rs. 45000 in 15% Rs. 100 shares quoted at Rs. 125. When the market value of these shares rose to Rs. 140, he sold some shares, just enough to raise Rs. 8400. Calculate :
(i) the number of shares he still holds. (2004)
(ii) the dividend due to him on these shares.
Solution:
Investment on shares = Rs. 45000
Face value of each share = Rs. 125
A company pays a dividend of 15% on its ten-rupee shares from which it deducts tax at the rate of 22%. Find the annual income of a man, who owns one thousand shares of this company.
Solution:
No. of shares = 1000
Face value of each are = Rs. 10
Rate of dividend = 15%,
Rate of tax deducted = 22%
Total face value of 1000 shares = Rs. 10 × 1000 = Rs. 10000
Total dividend = Rs 10000 x
= Rs 1500
Tax deducted at the rate of 22 %