Aptitude - True Discount - Discussion

Discussion Forum : True Discount - General Questions (Q.No. 14)
14.
The present worth of Rs. 1404 due in two equal half-yearly installments at 8% per annum simple interest is:
Rs. 1325
Rs. 1300
Rs. 1350
Rs. 1500
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Required sum = P.W. of Rs. 702 due 6 months + P.W. of Rs. 702 due 1 year hence
= Rs. 100 x 702 +
100 x 702
100 + (8 x 1)
100 + 8 x
= Rs. (675 + 650)
= Rs. 1325.
Discussion:
22 comments Page 3 of 3.

Adi said:   1 decade ago
Can you please explain me the solution of above question ?

Harshitha said:   1 decade ago
Formula for sum=P*100/(100+(T*R)

This is nothing but derivation from simple interest = (P*T*R)/100 .


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