Question

    A and B together started a business by investing their

    capital in the ratio of 11:9, respectively and total amount invested by them together is Rs. 4000. 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 43:69 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 67:43 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 43:67 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 68:43 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 69:43 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Initial investment made by A = (12/19) × 11400 = Rs. 7200 Initial investment made by B = (7/19) × 11400 = Rs. 4200 Profit sharing ratio of A and B = (7200 × 4 + 6750 × 8):(4200 × 8 + 4500 × 4) = 69:43

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