A man invests some money partly in 12% stock at 105 and partly in 8% stock at 88. To obtain equal dividends from both, he must invest the money in the ratio.
Choose the correct choice:
A) 35 : 44  B) 34 : 44  C) 22 : 44  D) 20 : 40  E) 50 : 45

Rationale: in case of stock 1 , if he invest rs . 105 , he will get a dividend of rs . 12 ( assume face value = 100 ) in case of stock 2 , if he invest rs . 88 , he will get a dividend of rs . 8 ( assume face value = 100 ) ie , if he invest rs . ( 88 * 12 ) / 8 , he will get a dividend of rs . 12 required ratio = 105 : ( 88 × 12 ) / 8 = 105 : ( 11 × 12 ) = 35 : ( 11 × 4 ) = 35 : 44 answer is a .
Answer: A