Which is better investment: 11% stock at 143 or 9 3/4% stock at 117?

A. 11% stock at 143
B. 9 3/4% stock at 117
C. Both are equally good
D. Cannot be compared, as the total amount of investment is not given.

• Let investment in each case be Rs. (143 x 117).
  
  Income in 1st case = Rs.11 x 143 x 117/143 = Rs. 1287.
  Income in 2nd case = Rs.39 x 143 x 117/(4*117) = Rs. 1394.25
  Clearly, 9 3/4% stock at 117 is better.
  
• 12 years agoHelpfull: Yes(8) No(1)
• let investment in each case be rs.(143*117)
  Income in 1st case=Rs.(11/143)*(143*117)=Rs.1287
  Income in 2nd case=Rs.(39/4*117)*(143)*(117)=Rs.1394.25
  clearly, 9 3/4% stock at 117 is better
  
• 12 years agoHelpfull: Yes(1) No(1)