Aptitude - True Discount - Discussion

Discussion Forum : True Discount - General Questions (Q.No. 2)
2.
The true discount on Rs. 2562 due 4 months hence is Rs. 122. The rate percent is:
12%
13 1 %
3
15%
14%
Answer: Option
Explanation:

P.W. = Rs. (2562 - 122) = Rs. 2440.

S.I. on Rs. 2440 for 4 months is Rs. 122.

Rate = 100 x 122 % = 15%.
2440 x 1
3

Discussion:
47 comments Page 3 of 5.

GANESH TANDEL said:   9 years ago
In the question there must not mention that true discount amount is inclusive or exclusive on Rs. 2562/-.

How anyone could assumed to be that?

Answer should be 14% if it is exclusive or 15% if it is inclusive.

Ankush said:   9 years ago
I don't understand the concept of true discount. Can anyone help?

Sahil Khann said:   8 years ago
Excellent work @Slovan.

Biju said:   7 years ago
I don't understand it. Can you please explain me?

Anomies said:   7 years ago
2562 should be present worth then why its taken as amount?

Kathya said:   1 decade ago
So nice explanation.

Venkadesh virudhagiri said:   1 decade ago
Due is in month, so we convert into year 4/12 = 1/3.

S.v.s rama chaitanya said:   1 decade ago
Why should we deduct Rs 122/- from 2562/- is there any basic concept between them please explain.

Shreya said:   1 decade ago
Yup. Rama.

Here formula used=.

Amount=pw+tc.

Pw=amount-tc.

Karthick said:   1 decade ago
Explain for pw and tc.


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