23.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
D. Rs. 2268
Answer:
Option : B
Let P.W. be Rs. y.
Then, S.I. on Rs. y at 16% for 9 months = Rs. 189.
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y x 16 x
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9
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x
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1
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= 189 or y =1575
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12
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100
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P.W. = Rs. 1575.
∴ Sum due = P.W. + T.D. = Rs. (1575 + 189) = Rs. 1764.
