Question

What is the investment made if one invests in 15% stock at 50 and earns
* 2000?
(a) 8000
(b) 7000
(c) 5000
(d) 6000​

Answer 1

Given:-

• One invests in 15% stock at 50 and earns 2000.

To find:-

• Investment made.

Solution:-

★ In this question we have to find out the investment made. We have Invests℅, Earns. To earn Rs.15, investment = Rs.50.

According to the question,

→ Investment = 1500 × 50/15

→ Investment = 75000/15

→ Investment = 5000

Hence,

• The investment made is Rs.5000.

Therefore,

• the option (c) is correct.