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
[4 Marks]
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
[0.5 Marks]
M.V of one share=₹200 and number of shares=300
Hence he will have to invest 200×300=₹60,000
[1 Mark]