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.

Girish said:   1 decade ago
Why do we use 8 over there?

Bhavani said:   9 years ago
May, I know how 675 came?


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