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      Question

      A and B together started a business by investing their

      capital in the ratio of 10:9, respectively and total amount invested by them together is Rs. 2850. After 4 months, A decreased his investment by Rs. 750 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 21:29 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 20:27 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 27:29 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 20:29 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Initial investment made by A = (10/19) × 2850 = Rs. 1500 Initial investment made by B = (9/19) × 2850 = Rs. 1350 Profit sharing ratio of A and B = (1500 × 4 + 750 × 8):(1350 × 8 + 1650 × 4) = 20:29

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