Discount Mcqs
Question: A man buys a watch for Rs. 1950 in cash and sells it for Rs. 2200 at a credit of 1 year. If the rate of interest is 10% per annum, the man:
- 1. gains Rs. 55
- 2. gains Rs. 50
- 3. loses Rs. 30
- 4. gains Rs. 30
Question: The true discount on a bill due 9 months hence at 16% per annum is Rs. 189. The amount of the bill is:
- 1. Rs. 1386
- 2. Rs. 1764
- 3. Rs. 1575
- 4. Rs. 2268
Question: 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:
- 1. Rs. 20
- 2. Rs. 21.81
- 3. Rs. 22
- 4. Rs. 18.33
Question: A man wants to sell his scooter. There are two offers, one at Rs. 12,000 cash and the other a credit of Rs. 12,880 to be paid after 8 months, money being at 18% per annum. Which is the better offer?
- 1. Rs. 12,000 in cash
- 2. Rs. 12,880 at credit
- 3. Both are equally good
- 4. Rs. 18.33
Question: The true discount on Rs. 2562 due 4 months hence is Rs. 122. The rate percent is:_________?
- 1. 12%
- 2. 13%
- 3. 15%
- 4. 14%
Question: A man purchased a cow for Rs. 3000 and sold it the same day for Rs. 3600, allowing the buyer a credit of 2 years. If the rate of interest be 10% per annum, then the man has a gain of:
- 1. 0%
- 2. 5%
- 3. 7.5%
- 4. 10%