The banker's discount on a bill due 6 months hence at 16% per annum is Rs. 216. The true discount is = ?
A. Rs. 212
B. Rs. 180
C. Rs. 210
D. Rs. 200
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
$$\eqalign{ & \therefore {\text{True discount is }} \cr & = \frac{{{\text{Banker's discount}} \times {\text{100}}}}{{100 + {\text{rate}} \times {\text{time}}}} \cr & = \frac{{216 \times 100}}{{100 + 16 \times \frac{6}{{12}}}} \cr & = \frac{{21600}}{{108}} \cr & = {\text{Rs}}{\text{. 200}} \cr} $$Related Questions on True Discount
The true discount on Rs. 2562 due 4 months hence is Rs. 122. The rate percent is:
A. 12%
B. 13%
C. 15%
D. 14%
A. Rs. 9025.20
B. Rs. 9200
C. Rs. 9600
D. Rs. 9560
A. Rs. 12,000 in cash
B. Rs. 12,880 at credit
C. Both are equally good
D. Rs. 18.33
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