Aptitude - True Discount - Discussion

Discussion Forum : True Discount - General Questions (Q.No. 4)
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A man wants to sell his scooter. There are two offers, one at Rs. 12,000 cash and the other a credit of Rs. 12,880 to be paid after 8 months, money being at 18% per annum. Which is the better offer?
Rs. 12,000 in cash
s. 12,880 at credit
Both are equally good
Answer: Option
Explanation:
P.W. of Rs. 12,880 due 8 months hence
= Rs. 12880 x 100
100 + 18 x 8
12
= Rs. 12880 x 100
112
= Rs. 11500.
Discussion:
34 comments Page 4 of 4.

Bj said:   1 decade ago
Not understandable. Explain Formula clearly.

Rad said:   1 decade ago
Can any one please explain properly ?

Omer Bin Mohd(Hyd)9959542712 said:   1 decade ago
Hi Tanu
As per formula of Present Worth (P.W)

100 x Amount/100 + (R = Rate perannum x T = Time Year)

12000 is better as such 12880 is due amount after 8 Months

=100+18*8/12
= 100+12
=112

Tanu said:   1 decade ago
Why that 100 is adding in denominator?
Can any one plz explain properly......


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