Question 27. The true discount on a bill due 9 months hence at 16% per annum is Rs. 189. The amount of the bill is:
(a) Rs. 1386
(b) Rs. 1764
(c) Rs. 1575
(b)
Explanation: Let P.W. be Rs. x.
Then, S.I. on Rs. x at 16% for 9 months = Rs. 189.
The banker's gain on a bill due 3 years hence at 4% per annum is Rs. 90. The true discount is