Business Mathematics, Question Paper of B.Com 1st Semester,Download Previous Years Question Paper 1

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B.COM (Sem.-1^st)

BUSINESS MATHEMATICS

SUBJECT CODE: BCOP-104 (2011 Batch)

PAPER ID: [B1104]

Time: 3 Hrs.                                                                           Max. Marks: 60

Instruction to Candidates:

1. Section-A is Compulsory.

2. Attempt any Four questions from Section-B.

SECTION-A

Q1.

          (a) Which terms of series.

          12+9+6+…………….is equal to -30

          (b) Find the sum of following series

          8+4/2+4+……………upto n terms

          (c) Difference between Arithmatic and Geometric progression.

          (d) Formula for calculating compound.  Interest half yearly.

          (e) Find the sum of terms 1+3+5+7+…………+(2n-1)

          (f) Define YTM.

          (g) Explain the difference between trade discount and cash discount.

          (h) If French Franc $ is 10.17/10.20 and Swiss Franc $ is 1.73 and 1.75 Find    out French Franc/Swiss Franc rate.

          (i) If the rupee dollar rate is 46/46.15 and dollar pound rate is 1.71/1.74.           What will be the rupee pound rate.

          (j) Show with an example how mark up present based on cost calculated.

SECTION-B

Q2.    (a) Find the sum of series:

          2+3+5+6+…………to 25 terms

          (b) 72+70+68+……….+40

Q3.    B arranges to pay off a debt of Rs.9600 in 48 annual instalments which form an arithmetic series.  When 40 of these instalments are paid B becomes        insolvent and his creditor funds Rs.2400 still remains unpaid.  Find the value of each of the first three instalments of B ignore interest.

Q4.    The rate of monthly salary of a person is increased annually in AP. It is known that he was during Rs.400 a month during the 11^th year of his service         and Rs.760 during the 29^th year.  Find the starting salary and the rate of       annual increment.  What should be his salary at time of retirement just on    completion of 36 years of service?

Q5.    At 10% per annum compound interest a sum of money accumulates to    Rs.8750 in 4 years.  Find the sum invested initially.

Q6.    (a) Write the steps to calculate the rate of yield to maturity.  Explain with an   example.

          (b) Explain the various causes of changes in exchange rate.

Q7.    (a) Find $ 1000 Levi Status 9$ 19 bonds were purchased at 80.  What was      the current yield on bonus.

          (b) Write notes on:

          (i) Chain rule (in course of exchange)

          (ii) Introduction to foreign exchange.