Quantitative Aptitude

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11.  The simple interest and the true discount on a certain sum for a given time and at a given rate are Rs. 85 and Rs. 80 respectively. The sum is:
A. Rs. 1800
B. Rs. 1450
C. Rs. 1360
D. Rs. 6800
12.  The present worth of Rs. 1404 due in two equal half-yearly instalments at 8% per annum simple interest is:
A. Rs. 1325
B. Rs. 1300
C. Rs. 1350
D. Rs. 1500
13.  If the true discount on s sum due 2 years hence at 14% per annum be Rs. 168, the sum due is:
A. Rs. 768
B. Rs. 968
C. Rs. 1960
D. Rs. 2400
14.  The interest on Rs. 750 for 2 years is the same as the true discount on Rs. 960 due 2 years hence. If the rate of interest is the same in both cases, it is:
A. 12%
B. 14%
C. 15%
D. 16(2/3)%
15.  If the true discount on Rs.4510 due 6 months hence is Rs.110, the rate of interest is:
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 4%
D. 8%
16.  The true discount on Rs. 2562 due 4 months hence is Rs. 122. The rate percent is:
A. 12%
B. 13(1/3)%
C. 15%
D. 14%
17.  A man owes a lender Rs.20502 due 1 year hence. If the man wants to settle the account after 8 months and the rate of interest being 6% per annum, find the amount the man should pay to the lender.
A. Rs. 20000
B. Rs. 20100
C. Rs. 20200
D. None of these
18.  A man purchased a bicycle for Rs.4800 and sold it immediately at Rs.5995, allowing the buyer a credit of one and a half years. If the rate of interest is 6%, then the man gains:
A. Rs.700
B. Rs.1195
C. Rs.495
D. Rs.900

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