Question

    A and B together started a business by investing their

    capital in the ratio of 8:7, respectively and total amount invested by them together is Rs. 1500. After 4 months, A decreased his investment by Rs. 350 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 16:23 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 23:16 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 17:23 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 23:17 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 15:23 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Initial investment made by A = (8/15) times; 1500 = Rs. 800 Initial investment made by B = (8/15) times; 1500 = Rs. 700 Profit sharing ratio of A and B = (800 times; 4 + 450 times; 8):(700 times; 8 + 900 times; 4) = 17:23

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