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1. Answer these questions based on the following pie charts :
The operating profit in 1991-92 increased over than in 1990-91?
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Percentage increase
= (160 - 130) * 100/130
= 300/13 = 23%
2. The interest burden in 1991-92 was higher than that in 1990-91 by :
- A. 50%
- B. Rs. 25 lakh
- C. 90%
- D. Rs. 41 lakh
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Interest in 1990-91
= 30% of 130 = Rs. 39 lakh
Interest in 1991-92
= 40% of 160 = Rs. 64 lakh
Hence, difference
= (64 - 39) = Rs. 25 lakh
3. If on an average, 20% rate of interest was charged on borrowed funds, then the total borrowed funds used by this company in the given two years amounted to :
- A. Rs. 221 lakh
- B. Rs. 195 lakh
- C. Rs. 368 lakh
- D. Rs. 515 lakh
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Total interest = (30% of 130) + (40% of 160) = (39 + 64) = Rs. 103 lakh.
If this total interest is charged on borrowed funds, then(20% of borrowed funds)
= 103.
Hence, borrowed funds
= (5 * 103) = Rs. 515 lakh.
4. The retained profit in 1991-92, as compared to that in 1990-91 was :
- A. higher by 2.5%
- B. higher by 1.5%
- C. lower by 2.5%
- D. lower by 1.5%
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Retained profit in 1990-91 = (25% of 130) = Rs. 32.5 lakh
Retained profit in 1991-92 = (20% of 160) = Rs. 3 lakh.
Hence, percentage change in retained profit.
= (32.5 - 32)/32.5 = 1.5% lower.
5. The equity base of these companies remained unchanged. Then, the total dividend earning by the share holders in 1991-92 is :
- A. Rs. 104 lakh
- B. Rs. 9 lakh
- C. Rs. 12.8 lakh
- D. Rs. 15.6 lakh
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Total dividend earned by shareholders in 1991-92 = (8% of 160) = Rs. 12.8 lakh
