A has to pay Rs.220 to B after 1 year. B asks A to pay Rs.110 in cash and defer the payment of Rs.110 for 2 years. A agrees to it. Counting, the rate of interest at 10% per annum in this new mode of payment.
OPtion
1) A loses Rs 11
2) A gains Rs 9.45
3) A gains Rs 11
4) A loses Rs 9.45
5) A gains Rs 15
6) A gains Rs 7.34
7) A loses Rs 15
8) A loses Rs 7.34
9) There is no gain or loss to any one
10)None of these
Solution
A has to pay the P.W. (Present worth or Present value) of Rs. 220 due 1 year hence, which is
= Rs.(100*220 / 100+(10*1)) = Rs 200
Actually pays = Rs.[110 + P.W. of Rs. 110 due 2 years hence]
= Rs.[110 + (100*110 / (100+(8*2)) = 192.66
therefore A gains = Rs. 7.34