Question

‘A’ invested Rs. 4800 for ‘x’ months while ‘B’ invested Rs. 800 less amount than ‘A’ for (x + 3) months. If the ratio of the profits received by ‘A’ and ‘B’ is 4:5, respectively then find the value of ‘x’

A 8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

According to the question, respective ratio of the profits received by ‘A’ and ‘B’ is
4800x:{4000 × (x + 3)} = 4/5
=> 3x = 2x + 6
=> x = 6

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