Question

    Humpty opened a workshop investing Rs.80,000. He

    invested additional amount of Rs.10,000 every year. After two years his friend Bunty joined him with an amount of Rs.95,000. Thereafter Bunty did not invest any additional amount. On completion of four years from the opening of workshop, they both earned the profit of Rs.285000. What will be the Humpty’s share in the profit?
    A 190000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 210000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 150000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 175000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total Investment of Humpty in 4 years = 80000 + 90000 + 100000 + 110000 = 380000 Total Investment of Bunty in 2 years = 2 × 95000 = 190000                 Humpty             Bunty Capital         380000     :        190000 Ratio            2         :           1 According to the question,  (2+1)units = 285000 3 units = 285000 2 units = 285000/3  ×2 = 190000

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