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  1. The present worth of Rs. 1404 due in two equal half-yearly installments at 8% per annum simple interest is:

  2. A.

    Rs. 1325

    B.

    Rs. 1300

    C.

    Rs. 1350

    D.

    Rs. 1500

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    Answer : Option A

    Explanation :

     

    Required sum

    = P.W. of Rs. 702 due 6 months + P.W. of Rs. 702 due 1 year hence

     

     

    =Rs.[\([\frac { 100*702 } { 100+8*1/2 } ]\)+\( (\frac { 100*702 } { 100+(8*1) } )]\)

     

    =Rs(675+650)

     

    =Rs.1325

     


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