Practice mode True Discount

The present worth of a sum due 2 years hence is Rs. 800 and the true discount is Rs. 96. What is the rate of interest?

Correct answer A. 6%

Explanation

TD is simple interest on PW. 800 × R × 2/100 = 96 gives R = 96 × 100/1,600 = 6%.

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