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 %
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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
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Discussion:
47 comments Page 3 of 5.

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.

Suhasini said:   1 decade ago
Hi,

I can't understand the true discount concept. Can anyone explain me clearly step by step?

Rajeev said:   1 decade ago
Since time and intrest must be calculated in year so month convert into year.

Goku said:   1 decade ago
Friends we can say T.D. = Interest on P.W. Hence the formula seems the same.

Abhishek kumar tiwari said:   1 decade ago
What is the P.W ? I know 4 month is the 1/3 of the year. But I don't no P.W.

Hannah said:   1 decade ago
Im not able to understand by seeing the sum which formula i have to use.

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

Yazhini said:   1 decade ago
Totally there are 12 months int the year. Hence 4/12months=1/3.

Arun Reddy said:   3 years ago
@Aishu

Thank you for clarifying it with a clear explanation.
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Shreya said:   1 decade ago
Yup. Rama.

Here formula used=.

Amount=pw+tc.

Pw=amount-tc.


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