Aptitude - True Discount - Discussion
Discussion Forum : True Discount - General Questions (Q.No. 7)
7.
The true discount on a bill due 9 months hence at 16% per annum is Rs. 189. The amount of the bill is:
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Let P.W. be Rs. x.
Then, S.I. on Rs. x at 16% for 9 months = Rs. 189.
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9 | x | 1 | = 189 or x = 1575. |
12 | 100 |
P.W. = Rs. 1575.
Sum due = P.W. + T.D. = Rs. (1575 + 189) = Rs. 1764.
Discussion:
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ARUNDEEP SINGH said:
1 decade ago
TD(100+RT)=ART.
189(100+9/12*16)=A 9/12*16.
189*112/12 = 1764.
189(100+9/12*16)=A 9/12*16.
189*112/12 = 1764.
Aditya said:
1 decade ago
What is P. W and S. I in the solution?
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