Question

Rs. 40 is the true discount on Rs. 520 due after a certain time. What will be the true discount on half the sum due after the same time, the rate of simple interest being the same?

• A. Rs.20
• B. Rs.20.80
• C. Rs.30.40
• D. Rs.26
• E. Rs.28

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Rs.20

S.I. on Rs. (520 - 40) for a given time = Rs. 40 T.D. on Rs. 520 for the same time = Rs. 40

$\therefore$T.D. on Rs. 260 = Rs. 20.