True Discount - Arithmetic Aptitude Questions and Answers

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The true discount on Rs. 1760 due after a certain time at 12% per annum is Rs. 160. The time after which it is due is:

6 months

8 months

9 months

10 months

Answer : Option D

Explanation :

P.W. = Rs. (1760 -160) = Rs. 1600.

S.I. on Rs. 1600 at 12% is Rs. 160.

Time = $\frac { 100*160 } { 1600*12 }$ = $\frac { 5} {6 }$ yeras=[ $\frac { 5} {6 }$ *12]months = 10 months.

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