Question

Find the sum if the simple interest and the true discount on it for a given time and at a given rate are Rs.170 and Rs.160 respectively.

• A. Rs.3600
• B. Rs.2900
• C. Rs.2720
• D. Rs.3400
• E. Rs.3800

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Rs.2720

Sum = $\frac{S.I.\times T.D.}{(S.I.)-(T.D.)}=\frac{170\times 160}{(170-160)}=Rs.2720.$