Aptitude - True Discount - Discussion
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Read more:"Nothing is impossible to a willing heart."
- (Proverb)
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The true discount on a bill due 9 months hence at 16% per annum is Rs. 189. The amount of the bill is: |
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Rs. 1386 | [B]. |
Rs. 1764 | | [C]. |
Rs. 1575 | [D]. |
Rs. 2268 |
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Let P.W. be Rs. x.
Then, S.I. on Rs. x at 16% for 9 months = Rs. 189.
 x x 16 x |
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= 189 or x = 1575. |
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P.W. = Rs. 1575.
Sum due = P.W. + T.D. = Rs. (1575 + 189) = Rs. 1764.
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Aditya said:
(Sat, Feb 4, 2012 08:46:32 PM)
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Arundeep Singh said:
(Fri, Mar 22, 2013 09:23:20 AM)
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TD(100+RT)=ART.
189(100+9/12*16)=A 9/12*16.
189*112/12 = 1764. |
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