Question

    ‘A’ invested Rs. 2400 for ‘x’

    months while ‘B’ invested Rs. 400 less amount than ‘A’ for (x + 4) months. If the ratio of the profits received by ‘A’ and ‘B’ is 2:3, 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
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    According to the question, respective ratio of the profits received by ‘A’ and ‘B’ is
    2400x:{2000 × (x + 4)} = 2/3
    => 9x = 5x + 20
    => x = 5

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