A man owes his partner Ba sum of Rs. 1,50,000 in a business deal is requested by the latter to pay the money in 24 instalments by starting just one paise a day and doubling the amount on each successive day. Do you think that A will gain in the business. Calculate his actual gain or loss.

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A man owes his partner Ba sum of Rs. 1,50,000 in a business deal is
requested by the latter to pay the money in 24 instalments by starting just one paise a
day and doubling the amount on each successive day. Do you think that A will gain in
the business. Calculate his actual gain or loss.
Transcribed Image Text:A man owes his partner Ba sum of Rs. 1,50,000 in a business deal is requested by the latter to pay the money in 24 instalments by starting just one paise a day and doubling the amount on each successive day. Do you think that A will gain in the business. Calculate his actual gain or loss.
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