Aptitude - True Discount - Discussion

Discussion Forum : True Discount - General Questions (Q.No. 10)
10.
The present worth of Rs. 2310 due 2 years hence, the rate of interest being 15% per annum, is:
Rs. 1750
Rs. 1680
Rs. 1840
Rs. 1443.75
Answer: Option
Explanation:

P.W. = Rs. 100 x 2310 = Rs. 1680.
100 + 15 x 5
2

Discussion:
21 comments Page 2 of 3.

L.mayuran said:   1 decade ago
Given amount- 2310/=
Present value- 2310/(1.15^2.5)
Answer is 1628.79/=

Shruti said:   10 years ago
Can't we solve with the formula of compound interest?

Farhaan said:   1 decade ago
Elaborate explanation (step by step).

Abhi said:   10 years ago
Present worth essentially means what?

Abhi said:   10 years ago
Present worth essentially means what?
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Nikitha said:   1 decade ago
5/2 is equivalent to 2 n 1/2 years.

Hari said:   1 decade ago
How did you solve 1.15^2.5??

Ch Narasimha Rao said:   1 decade ago
Kindly provide the formula.

Siri said:   1 decade ago
P.W means Present Worth.

Satish said:   1 decade ago
How did you get the 5/2?


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