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11. If Rs. 10 be allowed as true discount on a bill of Rs. 110 due at the end of a certain time, then the discount allowed on the same sum due at the end of double the time is:
A. Rs. 20
B. Rs. 21.81
C. Rs. 22
D. Rs. 18.33
Explanation: ANSWER : Rs. 18.33
12. A man purchased a cow for Rs. 300 and sold it the same day for Rs. 360, allowing the buyer a credit of 9 years. If the rate of interest be 7 % per annum, then the man has a gain of:
A. 4 %
B. 5 %
C. 6%
D. 5%
Explanation: ANSWER : 5%
13. Rs. 20 is the true discount on Rs. 260 due after a certain time. What will be the true discount on the same due after half of the former time, the rate of interest being the same:
A. Rs. 10
B. Rs. 10.40
C. Rs. 15.20
D. Rs. 13
Explanation: ANSWER : Rs. 10.40
14. A trader owes a merchant Rs. 901 due 1 year�s hence. However, the trader wants to settle the account after 3 months. How much cash should he pay, if rate of interest is 8% per annum:
A. Rs. 870
B. Rs. 850
C. Rs. 828.92
D. Rs. 846.94
Explanation: ANSWER : Rs. 850
15. If the true discount on a sum due 2 years hence at 5% per annum be Rs. 75, then the sum due is:
A. Rs. 750
B. Rs. 825
C. Rs. 875
D. Rs. 800
Explanation: ANSWER : Rs. 825