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      Question

      A and B together started a business by investing their

      capital in the ratio of 5:9, respectively and total amount invested by them together is Rs. 1820. After 4 months, A decreased his investment by Rs. 500 and after 4 more months, B increased his investment by Rs. 100. Find the ratio of profit received by them at the end of the year.
      A 5:19 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 6:19 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 19:6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 19:5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E 4:19 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Initial investment made by A = (5/14) ร— 1820 = Rs. 650 Initial investment made by B = (9/14) ร— 1820 = Rs. 1170 Profit sharing ratio of A and B = (650 ร— 4 + 150 ร— 8):(1170 ร— 8 + 1270 ร— 4) = 5:19

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