The real reduction on the Rs. 260 owing after a specific period of time is Rs. 20. What will be the real discount on the same amount due in half the time, with the same rate of interest?
A. Rs. 10
B. Rs. 10.40
C. Rs. 15.20
D. Rs. 13
Answer:B
The real reduction on the Rs. 260 owing after a specific period of time is Rs. 20. What will be the real discount on the same amount due in half the time, with the same rate of interest?
A. Rs. 10 B. Rs. 10.40 C. Rs. 15.20 D. Rs. 13
Explanation: For a certain period of time, S.I. on Rs. (260 - 20) = Rs. 20.For half the period, S.I. on Rs. 240 Equals Rs. 10.T.D. on a sum of Rs. 250 equals Rs. 10.Rs. 260 T.D. = Rs. 10/250 x 260 = Rs. 10.40.