general math MCQ #856

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:

general math MCQ #856

  1. Question 1

    Q1. 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:

    • A) 0%
    • B) 5%
    • C) 7.50%
    • D) 10%

    Answer: 0%

    Explanation: The present value of Rs. 3600 payable after 2 years at 10% simple interest = 3600/1.20 = Rs. 3000, exactly the purchase price, so there is 0% gain.