Question
Amit and Vipin together start a business with investment
of Rs. 2000 and Rs. ‘x + 800’, respectively. If the profit earned after 5 years is Rs. 5200 and share of Amit is Rs. 2500, then find the value of ‘x’.Solution
Ratio of share of profit of Amit : Vipin = 2000: (x + 800) So, {2000/(x + 2800)} × 5200 = 2500 4160 = x + 2800 x = 1360
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