Question

    ‘A’ and ‘B’ entered into a

    partnership by investing Rs. 3500 and Rs. 4200, respectively. If ‘A’ invested his sum for only 9 months and the total annual profit earned by them together is Rs. 13000, then find the total profit earned by ‘B’.
    A Rs. 8000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 7200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 6500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 6600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Rs. 2500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ratio of profit share of ‘A’ and ‘B’ = (3500 × 9):(4200 × 12) = 5:8 Total profit earned by ‘B’ = (8/13) × 13000 = Rs. 8000

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