The true discount on a bill due 9 months hence at 16% per annum is Rs. 210. The amount of the bill is  Options:
A) 1200
B) 1960
C) 1600
D) 1354
E) none of these

Rationale: "explanation : let p . w . be rs . x . then , s . i . on rs . x at 16 % for 9 months = rs . 210 . x ã — 16 ã — ( 9 / 12 ) ã — ( 1 / 100 ) = 210 or x = 1750 p . w . = rs . 1750 sum due = p . w . + t . d . = rs . ( 1750 210 ) = rs . 1960 . answer : b"
Answer: B