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The dividend per share in a company is Rs. 2, earning per share is Rs. 5 and the market value of shares is Rs. 25. What will be the yield?
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer:
Option
C
Dividend yield is calculated as:
Dividend Yield = \(\frac{\text{Dividend per Share}}{\text{Market Value per Share}} \times 100\%\)
Given:
Dividend per share = Rs. 2
Market value per share = Rs. 25
So,
Dividend Yield = \(\frac{2}{25} \times 100 = 8\%\)
Hence, the correct answer is Option C: 8%.
Dividend Yield = \(\frac{\text{Dividend per Share}}{\text{Market Value per Share}} \times 100\%\)
Given:
Dividend per share = Rs. 2
Market value per share = Rs. 25
So,
Dividend Yield = \(\frac{2}{25} \times 100 = 8\%\)
Hence, the correct answer is Option C: 8%.
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🔢 Given:
Dividend per Share = Rs. 2
Market Price per Share = Rs. 25
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Yield 8% is right answer