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A borrower signs a 3-month note for ₱270,000 at a bank discount rate of 15% (interest deducted in advance). How much does the borrower actually receive?

  1. ₱270,000
  2. ₱280,125
  3. ₱229,500
  4. ₱259,875

Answer

D. ₱259,875

Solution

Discount = ₱270,000 × 0.15 × 3/12 = ₱10,125. Proceeds = ₱270,000 − ₱10,125 = ₱259,875.

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