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    Question

    A and B together started a business by investing their

    capital in the ratio of 13:9, respectively and total amount invested by them together is Rs. 2640. After 4 months, A decreased his investment by Rs. 500 and after 4 more months, B increased his investment by Rs. 200. Find the ratio of profit received by them at the end of the year.
    A 45:43 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 46:47 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 47:46 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 43:46 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 46:43 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Initial investment made by A = (13/22) × 2640 = Rs. 1560 Initial investment made by B = (9/22) × 2640 = Rs. 1080 Profit sharing ratio of A and B = (1560 × 4 + 1060 × 8):(1080 × 8 + 1280 × 4) = 46:43

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