The market value of a 10.5% stock, in which an income of Rs. 756 is derived by investing Rs. 7000, brokerage being 1/4%, is: Select the correct option
A) 96.97	B) 114	C) 114.75	D) 124	E) 124.75

Rationale: "face value = rs . 7000 . dividend = 10.5 % . annual income = rs . 756 . brokerage per rs . 100 = rs . 0.25 . dividend is always paid on the face value of a share . face value * dividend / ( market value + brokerage per rs . 100 ) = annual income . = 7000 * 10.5 / 756 = market value of rs . 100 stock + brokerage per rs . 100 . = market value of rs . 100 stock + brokerage per rs . 100 = rs . 97.22 . = market value of rs . 100 stock = rs . 97.22 - re . 0.25 . = market value of rs . 100 stock = rs . 96.97 answer : a"
Answer: A