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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 he ratio.


Options:
A .  3 : 4
B .  3 : 5
C .  4 : 5
D .  16 : 15
Answer: Option D

For an income of Re. 1 in 9% stock at 96, investment = Rs. `(96/9)` = Rs. `32/3`

For an income of Rs. 1 in 12% stock at 120, investment = Rs. `(120/12)`  = Rs. 10.

`:.`      Ratio of investment = `32/3 : 10 =  32 : 30 =  16 : 15



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