True Discount


  1. If the interest on Rs. 50 at 41/2 be equal to the discount on Rs. 59 for the same time and at the same rate when is the latter sum due ?









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    ∵ 9 / 2 = 59 - 50 / 50 x T x 100
    ∴ T = 4 years

    Correct Option: B

    ∵ 9/2 = [(59 - 50) x 100] / 50 x T
    ∴ T = 4 years


  1. The true discount on Rs. 340 due 5 years hence is Rs. 40. Find the rate percent ?









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    T.D. = [Amount x R x T] / [100 + (R x T)]

    Correct Option: B

    T.D. = [Amount x R x T] / [100 + (R x T)]
    ⇒ 40 = [340 x R x 5] / [100 + 5R]
    ⇒ 40 = (1700 x R) / (100 + 5R)
    ∴ R = 22/3%;



  1. The true discount on a certain sum of money due after 21/2 years at 6% per annum is less than the simple interest on the same sum for the same time by Rs. 81. Find the sum?









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    Req. amount = [81 x (100 + 6 x 5/2) x 100] / [(6 x 5/2)2]
    = (8100 x 115) / 225

    Correct Option: A

    Req. amount = [81 x (100 + 6 x 5/2) x 100] / [(6 x 5/2)2]
    = (8100 x 115) / 225
    = Rs. 4140
    Here, S.I. - T.D. = Rs. 81


  1. What is the present worth of Rs. 272.61 due in 2 years 73 days at 71/2 percent ?









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    Required answer = (100 x 272.61) / (100 + 15/2 x 273/365)

    Correct Option: C

    Required answer = (100 x 272.61) / (100 + 15/2 x 273/365)
    = 27261 / (100 + 33/2) = (27261 x 2)/233
    = Rs. 234.



  1. Find the present worth of Rs. 264 due in 2 years reckoning simple interest at 5 percent per annum ?









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    P.W. = (100 x 264) / (100 + 5 x 2)

    Correct Option: A

    P.W. = (100 x 264) / (100 + 5 x 2)
    = Rs. (100 x 264) / 110
    = Rs. 240.