1.  A trader owes a merchant Rs. 10,028 due 1 year hence. The trader wants to settle the account after 3 months. If the rate of interest 12% per annum, how much cash should he pay?

A. Rs. 9025.20
B. Rs. 9200
C. Rs. 9600
D. Rs. 9560

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Required money = P.W. of Rs. 10028 due 9 months hence
= Rs. 10028 x 100
100 + 12 x 9
12
= Rs. 9200.