SINCE 1828
arithmetical discount
nounDefinition of arithmetical discount
: the interest discounted in advance on a note and computed on the principal of the note
the arithmetical discount on a $1000 note for one year at 5% is $47.62
— called also true discount
— compare bank discountComments on arithmetical discount
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