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The banker's discount on a certain sum due 2 years hence is11/10of the true discount. The rate percent is:

Correct Answer: 5%

Explanation:

Let T.D. be Re. 1.


Then, B.D. = Rs.11/10= Rs. 1.10.


Sum = Rs. (1.10*1)/(1.10-1) = Rs. (110/10)= Rs. 11.


S.I. on Rs. 11 for 2 years is Rs. 1.10


Rate = [(100 x 1.10)/(11 x 2 )]% = 5%.


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