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6. The true discount on Rs. 1860 due after a certain time at 5% is Rs. 60. The time after which it is due is:
Explanation: ANSWER : 8 months
7. Goods were bought for Rs. 600 and sold the same day for Rs. 650.25 at a credit of 9 months and still there was a gain of 2%. The rate percent is:
Explanation: ANSWER : 7 %
8. The simple interest and the true discount on a certain sum for a given time and at a given rate are Rs. 25 and Rs. 20 respectively. The sum is:
Explanation: ANSWER : Rs. 100
9. A man buys a watch for Rs. 195 in cash and sells is for Rs. 220 at a credit of 1 year. If the rate of interest is 10% the man:
Explanation: ANSWER : gains Rs. 5
10. A owes B, Rs. 1120 payable 2 years hence and B owes A, Rs. 1081.50 payable 6 months hence. If they decide to settle their accounts forth with by payment of ready money and the rate of interest be 6% per annum, then who should pay and how much:
Explanation: ANSWER : B, Rs. 50