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A dividend of 13 was declared on 100 shares selling at a certain price. If the rate of return is 6.5 ,calculate

(i) the market value of the shares

(ii) the amount to be invested to obtain an annual dividend of 3900

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Solution

Given that Dividend =13% ; N.V =100; Rate of return =6.5%

i) M.V×Rate of Return=Dividend %×N.V
[0.5 Marks]

M.V×6.5%=13%×100

M.V×6.5100=13100×100

M.V=136.5×100=200
[1 Mark]

ii) Dividend%=13% ; N.V=100
Hence dividend on one share =13
[0.5 Marks]

To obtain an annual income of 3900;
We know
Annual Income=Dividend on one share×Number of shares

[0.5 Marks]

3900=13×Number of shares
Number of shares=650013=300

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M.V of one share=200 and number of shares=300
Hence he will have to invest 200×300=60,000
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