Introduction

Shares and dividends are a key concept in ICSE Class 10 Mathematics that connects math with real-world finance. This chapter explores investments, dividends, and profit sharing among shareholders. Knowing about shares, stocks, and earnings distribution is important for academic success and making wise financial choices later on. With ICSE class 10 shares and dividend questions, students can practice calculating dividends, comprehend stock market trends, and understand company finances. This topic provides students with valuable knowledge for their studies and everyday life.

What are Shares and Dividends?

In Class 10 Maths Chapter 3, we learn that shares in Shares and Dividends represent ownership in a company. When people or investors purchase shares, they become shareholders and have a stake in the company’s ownership. Companies issue shares to raise funds for different purposes, and shareholders can earn money through dividends and the increase in the value of their shares.

Class 10 Shares and Dividend Important Questions and Answers

Q1. The money required to buy 50, ₹40 shares quoted at ₹38·50 is:

Options

(a) ₹1920
(b) ₹1952
(c) ₹1924
(d) ₹1925

Ans. (d) ₹1925

Explanation:
Quoted price = 38·50
No. of shares = 50
⇒ Investment = 38·50 × 50 = ₹1925
⇒ Money requires = ₹1925.

Q2. Aman invests ₹ 9620 on ₹ 100 shares at ₹80 if the company pays him 18% dividend then his percentage return on shares is:

Options

(a) 22·0%
(b) 22·5%
(c) 20·5%
(d) 22·6%

Ans. (b) 22·5%

Explanation:

Q3. A man invested ₹ 45,000 in 15% ₹ 100 shares quoted at ₹ 125. When the market value of these shares rose to ₹ 140. He sold same shares, just enough to raise ₹ 8,400 calculate.
(i) The number of shares he still holds.
(ii) The dividend due to him on these remaining shares.

Explanation:

Q4. A man invests ₹ 22,500 in ₹ 50 shares available at 10% discount. If the dividend paid by the company is 12%, calculate:
(i) The number of shares purchased
(ii) The annual dividend received
(iii) The rate of return he gets on his investment.
Give your answer correct to the nearest whole number.

Explanation:

Q5. (i) Which is better investment: 7% ₹ 100 shares at ₹ 120 or 8% ₹ 10 shares at ₹ 13·50.(ii) Mamta invested ₹ 10,846 in buying the shares of a company at ₹ 17 each. If the face value of each share be ₹ 10 and company paid 15% dividend at the end of the year, find the dividend earned by her.

Explanation: