Question
A and B together started a business by investing their
capital in the ratio of 12:7, respectively and total amount invested by them together is Rs. 5,700. After 4 months, A decreased his investment by Rs. 600 and after 4 more months, B increased his investment by Rs. 300. Find the ratio of profit received by them at the end of the year.Solution
Initial investment made by A = (12/19) × 5700 = Rs. 3600 Initial investment made by B = (7/19) × 5700 = Rs. 2100 Profit sharing ratio of A and B = (3600 × 4 + 3000 × 8):(2100 × 8 + 2400 × 4) = 16:11
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