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    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.
    A 12:11 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 16:15 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 16:11 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 13:11 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 16:17 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    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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