Question

A and B invest in a business in the ratio 3:5. After 8 months B leaves the business after withdrawing his investment. In the first year the business made a profit of Rs. 38000. What is B’s share (in Rs) of this profit?

A Rs. 21000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Rs. 16000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Rs. 20000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Rs. 18000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Let the investments made by A and B be 3x and 5x. Ratio of their profits = (3x×12) + (5x×8) => 36x : 40x = 9:10 Therefore B’s share = (10/19)×38000 = Rs. 20000

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