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A man invests some money partly in 9% stock at 96 and partly in 12% stock at 120. To obtain equal dividends from both, he must invest the money in the ratio

A. 3 : 4

B. 3 : 5

C. 4 : 5

D. 16 : 15

Correct Answer :

D. 16 : 15



For an income of Re. 1 in 9% stock at 96, investment = Rs. 969 = Rs. 323
For an income Re. 1 in 12% stock at 120, investment = Rs. 12012 = Rs. 10.
Ratio of investments = 323 : 10 = 32 : 30 = 16 : 15.