The true discount on a bill due 9 months hence at 16% per annum is Rs. 189. The amount of the bill is :	Choose the correct option.
A) rs . 1386	B) rs . 1764	C) rs . 1575	D) rs . 2268	E) none of these

Rationale: "solution 32.5 let p . w . be rs . x . then , s . i . on rs . x at 16 % for 9 months = rs . 189 . ∴ x 16 x 9 / 12 x 1 / 100 = 189 or x = 1575 . ∴ p . w . = rs . 1575 . ∴ sum due = p . w . + t . d . = rs . ( 1575 + 189 ) = rs . 1764 . answer b"
Answer: B