Subject

    Quantitative Aptitude

    Topic

    Percentage

    The banker's discount on a certain sum due 2 years hence is 11/10 of the true discount.The rate percent is:

    ক)
    11%
    খ)
    10%
    গ)
    5%
    ঘ)
    5.5%

    Explanation

    Let T.D. be Tk. 1. Then, B.D. = Tk. 11/10 = Tk. 1.10. Sum = Tk. (1.10 x 1)/(1.10 – 1) = Tk. (110/10) = Tk. 11. S.I. on Tk. 11 for 2 years is Tk. 1.10 So, Rate = {(100 x 1.10)/( 11 x 2)}% = 5%.

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