Find the cost of 96 shares of Rs. 10 each at 34 discount, brokerage being 1/4 per share.

Cost of 1 share  = $Rs.10-\frac{3}{4}+\frac{1}{4}=Rs\frac{19}{2}$  

Cost of 96 shares  =  $Rs.\frac{19}{2}*96$ = Rs. 912.