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Shares and Dividends

ICSE · Class 10 · Mathematics

Quick revision notes for Shares and Dividends — ICSE Class 10 Mathematics. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Core Ideas and Types of Shares

  • Capital is the total amount of money invested in a company.
  • A share is a small part in which capital is divided.
  • A shareholder is a person who buys one or more shares.
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2. Important Formulae and How to Use Them

  • Money invested is found by multiplying the number of shares by the market value of one share.
  • Number of shares purchased is found by dividing money invested by market value of one share.
  • Annual dividend is found by multiplying rate, number of shares, and nominal value.
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3. Worked Patterns from Common Question Types

  • To find profit percent on shares, compare selling price and buying price.
  • To find dividend rate of a company, divide total dividend by total face value and multiply by 100.
  • To find dividend received by a shareholder, first find the total face value of the shares held, then apply the dividend rate.

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Key Concepts

Capital is the total amountA share is a small partA shareholder is a person whoThe nominal valueThe market value is the price

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