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Shares and Dividends — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 10 · Mathematics

Shares and Dividends revision notes for ICSE Class 10 Mathematics: 3 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 10 Mathematics syllabus.

36 questions28 flashcards5 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Shares and Dividends for ICSE Class 10 Mathematics?
Key topics in Shares and Dividends include Core Ideas and Types of Shares, Important Formulae and How to Use Them, Worked Patterns from Common Question Types. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Shares and Dividends for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 36 practice questions on Shares and Dividends. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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